TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................... 2
Applications - Intended Use of Equipment ................................................. 6
Receiving and Uncrating ............................................................................. 6
Start-Up & Operation .................................................................................. 7
Shut Down ................................................................................................. 10
Maintenance .............................................................................................. 10
SECTION I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TO THE OWNER, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
The safety of the operator and those people that may come into contact with the equipment is of
great importance to Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc. (“Meyer” “factory”). The decals, shields, guards, and
other protective features designed, furnished, or recommended for this machine are there for your
protection. BEFORE attempting to operate or perform maintenance on this equipment READ carefully
and UNDERSTAND all safety instructions contained in this set of Instructions. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
Equipment owner responsibilities
Equipment owners are responsible for understanding the contents of this document and compliance
with applicable government laws and regulations and appropriate industry standards including the
proper disposal of all collected material. The owner should also contact any associations affiliated
with their market for any training, certification, and/or proper procedures (suggested or required), for
their particular business. Appropriate safety and equipment training is the responsibility of the owner.
The owner/operator is responsible for any hazards related to the material that is being handled by the
vacuums and for ensuring that the users of the equipment have and use the proper Personnel
Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition, the owner must create a Lockout/ Tagout procedure for
personnel to follow before performing any maintenance on this equipment. This manual is intended
to assist the owner in the training process. The operation and maintenance of this equipment should
be restricted to those trained in its use and possess the expert knowledge to perform maintenance.
Operation and Maintenance personnel responsibilities
Personnel that are operating or maintaining this equipment must READ carefully and UNDERSTAND
the sections of this Instruction Manual relevant to the work they are performing. The various
precautions and recommendations detailed within this manual are not necessarily all-inclusive. These
instructions are intended to provide general safety and operational guidance relating to typical uses
with which Meyer is familiar. If you have any safety or operational questions pertaining to the design
or application of the equipment, we encourage you to contact Meyer at (800) 963-445