Operating Procedures
Cage Unloading System
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UNLOADING SYSTEM WITH CAGE WASHING SYSTEM (CONT’D)
5. Test the safety gate switches as follows:
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Open and close the operator safety gate. After you have performed this action, the safety arm should go
down, the audible alarm should sound, and the two (2) red lights should be flashing. If one (1) or more of the
safety devices does not work, turn the master switch “OFF”, remove key, and report the malfunction to your
supervisor and/or the maintenance manager. If all safety devices are working properly, push and release
the safety shutdown reset button. 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.
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With the help of another person (helper), ask the helper to open and close the gates of the safety fence.
Note:
Open one (1) gate at a time and reset the system between each test.
6. After the operator gate and the three (3) or more safety fence gates have been tested and proven to work
properly, the unloading cycle can begin.
MAKE SURE YOUR HELPER OR ANYBODY ELSE IS NOT INSIDE
THE SAFETY FENCE BEFORE YOU RESET THE SAFETY DEVICE.
DANGER
IF ONE (1) OR MORE SAFETY GATE SWITCHES ARE NOT WORK
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ING PROPERLY, TURN THE MASTER SWITCH “OFF”, REMOVE
AND REPORT THE MALFUNCTION TO YOUR SUPERVISOR AND/
OR THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER.