Climax VM1700S, Operating Manual

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P/N 90075, Rev. 1 Page 1
1 INTRODUCTION
IN THIS CHAPTER:
1.1 H
OW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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1.2 S
AFETY ALERTS
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1.3 G
ENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1.4 M
ACHINE
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SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1.5 R
ISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD MITIGATION
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1.6 R
ISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
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1.1 H
OW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual describes information necessary for the setup, operation, mainte-
nance, storage, shipping, and decommissioning of the VM1700S-1900S.
The first page of each chapter includes a summary of the chapter contents to help
you locate specific information. The appendices contain supplemental product
information to aid in setup, operation, and maintenance tasks.
Read this entire manual to familiarize yourself with the VM1700S-1900S before
attempting to set it up or operate it.
1.2 S
AFETY ALERTS
Pay careful attention to the safety alerts printed throughout this manual. Safety
alerts will call your attention to specific hazardous situations that may be encoun-
tered when operating this machine.
Examples of safety alerts used in this manual are defined here
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DANGER
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death or severe injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD
result in death or severe injury.
1. For more information on safety alerts, refer to ANSI/NEMA Z535.6-2011, Product
safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials .