Vertical Shaft Impactor
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Safety
Assembly Safety
1. Assemble in an area with
sufcient space to handle
the largest component
and access to all sides of
the machine.
2. Use only cranes, jacks
and tools with sufcient
capacity.
3. Do not allow spectators in
the assembly area.
The following section presents
material on specic safety
items. Although specic
safety guidelines are given,
each situation can have its
own peculiarities which can
not always be covered by
specic rules.
General Safety
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual before
operating, servicing or
working around this
machine.
2. Have a rst aid kit available
and know how to use it.
3. Have a re extinguisher
available and know how to
use it.
4. Wear necessary protective
gear, including but not
limited to:
• Hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip
resistant soles
• Eye protection
• Protective gloves
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or lter mask
5. Check and secure all
guards before operating.
Repair or replace any
damaged or missing
guards or guarding
devices.
6. Repair or replace any
damaged handrails,
ladders, or walkways.
7. Place all controls in
neutral, stop engine,
remove ignition key, follow
lockout/tagout procedure
and wait for all motion
to stop before lubricating,
adjusting, or servicing.
8. Clear area of people
before starting the plant.
9. Review safety practices
annually.
Operating Safety
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual before
operating, servicing or
working around this
machine.
2. Keep hands, feet, hair and
clothing away from
moving parts.
3. Follow lockout/tagout
procedure and wait for all
motion to stop before
lubricating, adjusting or
servicing.
4. Clear the area of people
before starting the plant.
5. Place the plant so that it
is visible from the operator’s
station.
6. Never operate the plant if it
has been damaged.
7. Keep all hydraulic lines,
ttings and couplers free
from leaks before
operating.
8. Review safety practices
annually.
9. Do not stand or sit on
catwalk, underscreen
frame, or rails while plant
is in operation.
10. Safe working load of the
platform is 300 lbs. (136
kg) 300.