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MODEL D16-52 • D19-52
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Safety Section
General Safety Precautions
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
OPERATING AND / OR WORKING ON THE
EQUIPMENT
1.
Read and follow any safety instructions in the
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
2.
Only well-trained and experienced personnel should
attempt to operate or maintain this equipment.
3.
NEVER adjust, lubricate and/or repair the unit when
it is in operation or lifted above ground level.
4.
NEVER
remove, paint over and/or cover warning
or safety labels. If labels become damaged or
unreadable, replace immediately.
5. All personnel should wear approved safety clothing
including HARD HARTS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY
GLASSES and HEARING PROTECTION when near this
equipment.
6. Do
NOT
stand any closer to this equipment than
necessary when it is in operation. Parts may loosen
and fall.
NEVER
stand under operating or elevated
equipment.
7.
When maintaining and/or repairing the equipment,
NEVER
substitute parts not supplied or approved in
writing by APE.
Do NOT
NOT weld or flame cut on this
equipment.
8.
NEVER use or store flammable liquids on or near
the equipment.
9.
Insure that all lifting equipment, including cranes,
wire rope, slings, hooks, shackles, etc., are properly
sized for the worst caseloads anticipated during
operations.
10.
If there are any questions about the weights,
specifications and/or performance of the unit,
contact APE before handling and/or operating the
equipment.
11.
Check wire rope clips for tightness and wire ropes
for wear daily.
12.
Insure that ground vibrations will not damage or
collapse adjacent structures or excavations.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation where
injury could occur but is unlikely to be serious or
lead to death.
NOTICE
indicates information that may help
or guide you in the operation or service of the
equipment.
DISCLAIMER:
This unit was tested and flushed before leaving
our facility. In order to help provide years of
trouble free usage, please review the following
documentation and make sure to clean and flush
the field piping before connecting it to the power
unit.
Refer to schematic diagrams and the BOM (Bill of
Materials) for component part specifications and
recommended spare parts.
When calling APE (American Piledriving
Equipment), always inform them of the supplied
serial # in order to obtain quicker service
