Orbotech SPTS Xactix e1 Series - Live Works; Gas Safety

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WARNING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT REQUIR
ED):
POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES (IN EXCESS O
F 30
VOLTS AC AND 50 VOLTS DC) ARE PRESENT ON
THE
EQUIPMENT. TO PREVENT INJURY, ENSURE THE
SYSTEM,
CIRCUIT OR COMPONENT IS ISOLATED AND ‘LOC
KED
OFF’ FROM ITS SOURCE OF SUP
PLY PRIOR TO
UNDERTAKING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF
THE
EQUIPMENT. DO NOT RELY ON
CONTROL SYSTEM
INTERLOCKS OR DISPLAYS AS AN INDIC
ATION THAT IT IS
SAFE TO WORK ON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS.
WHEN UNDERTAKING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR PROCEDURES, NEVER WORK ALONE.
2.5.1 Live Works
Whenever work is being carried out on live conductors ensure the following precautions are in place:
• Suitable warning notices should be posted close to the machine to alert other people of the
hazard.
• The machine should never be left unattended.
• Live electrical work should not be carried out by a lone worker.
• If electrical equipment is to be isolated using a breaker tripped to OFF a DVM must be used to
ensure that the equipment is no longer energized.
If a safety interlock is defeated to facilitate maintenance work, the following procedures should be
administered to safeguard personnel and minimize the hazard:
• Safety barriers should be erected around the affected equipment.
• At least two persons must be present at all times.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures should be followed.
• Supervisors should be notified.
• Any ‘Local’ machine maintenance policies should be adhered to.
2.6 Gas Safety
CAUTION
Equipment Damage/General Health Risk: To prevent injury,
all maintenance and repair procedures must be undertaken
by technically qualified personnel who are fully aware of all
relevant safety precautions associated with processing,
operating and maintainin
g the equipment. In addition, such
persons must be capable of operating Xetch software.