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Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization and startup
of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. This requires that a designated
individual turns off and disconnects the machinery or equipment from its energy source(s) before performing service or maintenance and
that the authorized employee(s) either lock or tag the energy-isolating device(s) to prevent the release of hazardous energy and take steps to
verify that the energy has been isolated effectively. The following references provide information about the LOTO process.
Equipment Energy Control Procedure
Lockout/Tagout Program
Description: Border Quilter Model: 4500 Single Lane Border Quilter
Manufacturer: Atlanta Attachment Co. Location:
Energy Location Magnitude Control Method
Electrical: [X] Disconnect/Ctrl Box 220 VAC Lockout & Tag
Electrical: [X] Servo Drives DC Bus 600 VDC Wait at least 30 minutes
Thermal: [X] Servo Drives and Motors 140 °C Wait till cooled below 36 °C
Pneumatic [X] Main Air Regulator 80 psi Lockout & Tag
Gravity: [X] Quilter Clamps Lower Clamps
Puller Rollers Lower Outfeed Rollers
Remember to Release All Stored Energy!
Shutdown Procedure
1. Inform all affected personnel that the machine will be in Lockout status.
2. Follow proper shutdown procedure for Computer System and Windows OS
3. Push the red Emergency Stop button.
4. After the Computer is shutdown, turn the power and pneumatic disconnects to the OFF position
5. Fill out the necessary information on the Lockout Tag
6. Install the Lockout device
7. Wait at least 30 minutes after the Main 220vAC power has been removed to allow the servo drives to release their DC Bus
voltage stored in capacitors to below 50 VDC.
8. Wait until the Servo drives and motors have cooled to below 36 °C (use external fans if required)
9. Make sure that the Quilter Clamps and the Puller Rollers have been lowered.
10. Verify all stored electrical energy has been released by pressing the power ON button
11. Use a meter to test circuits in the electrical panel to insure stored energy has been released.
12. Perform necessary maintenance, services and/or repairs.
Startup Procedure
1. Inform all affected personnel that the Lockout of this machine is being removed.
2. Replace any guards or safety devices which may have been removed during maintenance.
3. Remove the Lockout device and tags.
4. Turn the Main Power and Main Air disconnects to the ON position
5. Twist the emergency stop red mushroom head to release the buttons.
6. Start the software by clicking the icon on the desktop.
7. Press the green “System Enable” button located below the touchscreen.
8. Inform all affected personnel that the Lockout has been removed and the machine is ready for normal production operation.
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