Instruction Manual

2-2 Safety
2.3 Basic Safety Precautions and Practices
Compliance with the following recommended precautions and practices reduces the risk of personal injury
or damage to property during operation and maintenance of the MH-900.
2.3.1 Safety of Personnel
WARNING! CAUTION!
Only trained personnel should be permitted to perform operation, maintenance,
and troubleshooting procedures.
• Lock out and tag out power to the MH-900 before performing service or maintenance on the
MH-900. See 2.11 Lockout/Tagout of Electrical and Pneumatic Energy.
• Locate, identify, and obey all safety warning labels on your system before initial use.
See 2.6 Safety Warning Labels.
• Immediately push the red Emergency Machine Off (EMO) button if personnel are in danger
of being injured. See 2.8 Emergency Shutdown.
• During a system malfunction, follow the instructions on the MH-900 display.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating the system. Tie back long hair to
prevent it from being caught in moving parts.
• Do not touch moving parts while the MH-900 is operating.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as recommended by facility
safety practices and the material manufacturer’s MSDS.
• Make sure that the main power cable and main air supply hose are securely connected
before operating the MH-900.
• If in a confined room, ensure adequate and uninterrupted air ventilation, heating, and
cooling meet environmental stress limits of personnel, the dispensing system and MH-900.
• Where volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions can exceed safe limits, facility
ventilation and filtration systems must be operational.
• Provide adequate space around the MH-900 to allow for movement of maintenance and
service personnel. Allow space for access doors and service panels to open fully.
• Make sure all facility power sources are safely grounded.
• Routinely inspect all air hoses and electrical cables for damage.
• Make sure that power cords and air supply hoses do not cross a walkway or aisle.
• Before attempting to lift a load, take into consideration facility lifting and transport
precautions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.