Safety
Ampco Pumps Company
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Safety
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS WEAR SAEFTY GLASSES WHEN OPERATING THIS UNIT. Read
and understand this manual BEFORE installing, operating, or servicing this unit. Improper
operation or maintenance may result in severe injury or death. Equipment damage caused by
user neglect will invalidate the warranty.
Ampco Pumps Company advises users of our equipment to follow current Industrial
Safety Standards. At the least, the following should be included:
•
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Title 29 of CFR Section
1920.212
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General Requirements for all Machines
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National Fire Protection Association, ANSI/NFPA 79
•
Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery
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National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 79
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ANSI/NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
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ANSI/NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety Requirement for Employee Workplaces
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American National Standards Institute, Section B11
Servicing
electrically
charged
equipment
can
be
dangerous.
It is recommended
that industrial equipment be disconnected or locked out from the power source and
stored energy, if present, be released. Refer to National Fire Protection Association
Standards and OSHA rules for the Control of Hazardous Energy Sources and the
Electrical Safety Related Work Practices.
Check for procedural requirements for lockout-tagout and personnel qualifications
and training.
Interconnected
devices
should be checked to insure they are capable of performing
their planned functions and are in proper working condition. These devices should be
serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
It is recommended periodic inspections be made of the equipment with an
initial inspection done within 3 to 4 months of installation, at minimum. Check the
standards set by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) for
inspection of the electrical control system and for setting up a scheduled
maintenance and inspection program.
DO
NOT
ATTEMPT
TO
MODIFY
AMPCO
PUMPS
COMPANY
BLENDERS.
Your
altering the product may give rise to unsafe conditions and result in harm to you or
others. Altering the product voids Ampco Pumps warranty on the blender. Ampco
blenders should only be used where general product service ratings apply.
Ampco Pumps Company AC+ Dry Blender Manual M-028 Rev C 12.20