Clayton Steam Master CSMG-15, User Manual

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Steam Master Instruction Manual
Fluids or gases under pressure can cause
severe skin or eye damage due to their impact when
flowing through fine openings. They can even enter
the body, resulting in poisoning. Evaluate the
situation before taking any action.
Wrap pieces of cloth around the parts that need
to be opened so that possible fluids or gases get
diffused. Close off isolated areas, so the fluids can be
drained away and the pressure has dissipated.
3.1.10 Heavy or Loose Parts
Injuries by mechanical impact from twisting
or carrying heavy weights.
Use pulleys and gloves when assembling
heavy parts. Save your strength. Use tools, such as,
crowbars and hydraulic pumps as lever or power
intensifier. Appoint a coordinator when several
persons are working on the same job. Watch out for
injuries from crushing during assembly work.
3.1.11 Vacuum Created By Steam or Hot Water
Cooling Down
Injuries by under pressure. A vacuum can be
created in machine parts that are closed off from the
atmosphere and are cooling down, after they were
filled with steam or hot water. By opening these
areas, severe suction can be created by under
pressure. Make sure not to expose body parts to
these openings, since this could cause skin injury.
3.1.12 Water Hammer
Improper ratio of steam to water inside piping
can create water hammer. This is a ball of water
blocking an entire section of the pipe. It moves
forward via the steam against the steam speed. At
seams or curves in the pipes, this ball of water can
create an impact or become a water-hammer. Piping
can be so that the steam escapes and the fixing of the
piping gets damaged.
3.1.13 Pre-stressed Springs
Injuries by mechanical impact. Loosening
parts with pre-stressed springs can cause injuries by
a sudden position change of the parts. Check out
how these parts are interlinked first. Use accessories,
such as, pins to disassemble parts with pre-stressed
springs.
Parts not strong enough to support heavy
weights some parts can bend or break with
overloads. Parts can never be used as a platform,
support or connector. Use ladders or platforms.
3.1.14 Electrical Parts
Death from electrocution. Lock out electrical
power before working on equipment.
Electrocution. Always cut the electrical power
before working on electrical components. This can
be done by locking the main switch or by removing
its key, when there is one available. Should repair or
maintenance be needed when the equipment is under
current, use rubber gloves, isolated tools and
isolation between the body and the earth.
3.1.15 Chemicals
Risk of poisoning and burning limbs from
mishandling of chemicals.
Burns and poisoning. Wear face mask,
chemical gloves and protective clothing when
manipulating chemicals. Keep the technical data on
all chemicals used available for persons working
with them. Make sure to note down the phone
number of the poison control center and local aid
services.
3.1.16 Loud Excessive Noise
Deafness and communication problems. Wear
ear protection. When working with multiple
personnel in an excessively loud environment, make
sure to communicate clearly. If required, exit the
loud environment to communicate clearly so
instructions are not misinterpreted.
3.1.17 Human Error
Poor maintenance behavior or
misinterpretation of circumstances is a result of
human error. Human error can be avoided with
proper training of personnel.