Avtron 1035409, Manual

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Safety Considerations
Avtron Outdoor Load Bank • Part Number K875A 1035409
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4.
Replace any burned out bulbs on the control panel. Each lamp is an indication that a system
is active or has failed and is important to the operation of the Load Bank and safety of the
operator.
5.
Maintenance personnel must always exercise caution when the access panels or intake
screens are removed. Personal injury from electrical shock or from the rotating fan blades
may result if all sources of power are not disconnected before servicing. Maintenance work
must be done only by qualified personnel.
6.
The Load Bank must be used in a cool, well ventilated area as described in the
INSTALLATION section of this manual. Do not allow exhaust air to recirculate through the
Load Bank. This causes a constant rise in cooling air temperature and may cause the Load
Bank to overheat.
7.
Install the factory-provided exhaust hood(s) as soon as possible. This protects the open
resistor element section from debris and environmental conditions such as freezing rain.
Failure to install hoods in a timely manner may void warranty.
8.
Venting the heated air from the exhaust toward overhead cables, sprinkler systems, or into a
room with insufficient volume or "Make-Up" air is a definite hazard. The Load Banks
should be used in a cool, well ventilated area. This Load Bank is specifically designed for
outdoor use with an exhaust hood. Indoor mounting is not recommended and requires
special attention to exhaust hot air outdoors. Consult Avtron Engineering prior to indoor
mounting.
9.
After running a load test, residual heat may be removed from the Load Bank by allowing the
fans to operate for a few minutes after load is removed. This procedure is not required for
maintaining Load Bank integrity, but it may guard operating personnel from possible burn
injuries.
10.
The operator should avoid coming in contact with the resistor elements or surrounding
covers during and for some time after operation. These portions of the Load Bank become
quite hot and may result in a serious burn should contact be made with them.
11.
Do not allow objects to enter or block the air intake or exhaust of the Load Bank. A
blockage can cause Load Bank overheating. If an object enters the screens, it will cause
damage to the resistor elements, possibly shorting them and causing shock and/or fire
hazards.
12.
Operators must not operate the Load Bank with the access panels or screens removed. To do
so exposes the operator and other persons to possible personal injury from electrical shock or
from the moving fan blades.