Introduction GL16
1-4
Safety Features
There are six categories of safety features built
in to the unit:
• Main Disconnect Switch
• Safety Stop Buttons
• Safety Guards
• Safety Interlock Switches
• Safety Labels
• Safety Messages in this Manual
Main Disconnect Switch
The main disconnect switch is located on the
outside of the main electrical box. When turned
to OFF, the main disconnect switch locks out the
incoming electrical power to the unit. Unless
otherwise indicated, turn the main disconnect
switch to OFF before performing any
maintenance or repair work. For more information
within this manual on operating the main
disconnect switch, proceed to the
INSTALLATION chapter, Installation
Procedures section, Electrical Connection
procedure.
Safety Stop Buttons
The preferred method of stopping the operation
of the unit is by pressing any of the four red STOP
buttons located at each corner of the unit. Pressing
any of the four STOP buttons immediately stops
all rotating parts.
Safety Guards
A red safety finger guard covers the moving
parts at the front of the unit. It runs the entire
length of the unit’s working area and physically
restricts hands from coming into contact with
moving and heated parts. Pushing the safety
finger guard immediately stops all rotating parts.
Both end frames and the rear of the unit are
covered with protective panels to prevent fingers
or hands from coming into contact with moving
and heated parts. When a panel is removed, all
rotating parts stop moving.
Safety Interlock Switches
Safety interlock switches are located inside
each end frame and behind the protective
backplate. If any of these panels are removed,
the interlock switch on that panel is disconnected
and all rotating parts stop moving.
The safety interlock switches are not intended
to lock out the unit. Site management is
responsible for developing and implementing
lockout/tagout procedures that comply with
government standards for use when servicing
the unit.
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