Operating Procedures
Cage Unloading System
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1. On the control panel, turn the master switch to the “ON” position. (See Figure 4B For Switch Location)
Note
that the following should occurs:
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You should hear an audible alarm.
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You should see two (2) red lights flashing.
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A safety arm should go down on the incoming conveyor. If the safety arm does not go down, make sure the
power unit switch is in the “P#1” (pump 1) or “P#2” (pump 2) position. If it is in the “OFF” position, turn it to
the “P#1” (pump 1) or “P#2” (pump 2) position. The safety arm should go down if the power unit is in the
“P#1” (pump 1) or “P#2” (pump 2) position and the master switch is in the “ON” position. If the safety arm
does not go down at this time, turn the master switch “OFF”, and report the issue to your supervisor and/or
the maintenance manager.
2. If your system is equipped with an automatic hydraulic door closer, make sure the door closer switch on the
control panel is in the “ON” position. If not, turn it “ON” at this time.
3. Turn the water pump switch to the “ON” position.
4. If all of the safety devices are working properly, push and release the safety shutdown reset button on the con-
trol panel. After you push and release the button, the audible alarm and the two (2) red flashing lights should
stop, and the safety arm should go up.
NEVER OPERATE THE UNLOADING SYSTEM IF ANY OF THE
SAFETY DEVICES ARE DEFECTIVE.
UNLOADING SYSTEM WITH CAGE WASHING SYSTEM
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE UNLOADING SYSTEM IF
YOU ARE NOT ON THE OPERATOR’S PLATFORM. KEEP ALL
BODY PARTS INSIDE THE OPERATOR’S AREA AT ALL TIMES
WHILE OPERATING THE UNLOADING SYSTEM.
DANGER