Instron AutoX, Operator'S Manual

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Preliminary Pages
6 M16-16654-EN
Rotating Machinery Hazard - Disconnect power supplies before removing
the covers to rotating machinery.
Disconnect equipment from all power supplies before removing any cover which
gives access to rotating machinery. Do not reconnect any power supply while
the covers are removed unless you are specifically instructed to do so in the
manual. If the equipment needs to be operated to perform maintenance tasks
with the covers removed, ensure that all loose clothing, long hair, etc. is tied
back. Refit covers as soon as possible.
Hazard - Shut down the hydraulic power supply and discharge hydraulic
pressure before disconnection of any hydraulic fluid coupling.
Do not disconnect any hydraulic coupling without first shutting down the
hydraulic power supply and discharging stored pressure to zero. Tie down or
otherwise secure all pressurized hoses to prevent movement during system
operation and to prevent the hose from whipping about in the event of a
rupture.
Hazard - Shut off the supply of compressed gas and discharge residual gas
pressure before you disconnect any compressed gas coupling.
Do not release gas connections without first disconnecting the gas supply and
discharging any residual pressure to zero.
Explosion Hazard - Wear eye protection and use protective shields or
screens whenever any possibility exists of a hazard from the failure of a
specimen, assembly or structure under test.
Wear eye protection and use protective shields or screens whenever a risk of
injury to operators and observers exists from the failure of a test specimen,
assembly or structure, particularly where explosive disintegration may occur.
Due to the wide range of specimen materials, assemblies or structures that may
be tested, any hazard resulting from the failure of a test specimen, assembly or
structure is entirely the responsibility of the owner and the user of the
equipment.
Hazard - Ensure components of the load string are correctly pre-loaded to
minimize the risk of fatigue failure.
Dynamic systems, especially where load reversals through zero are occurring,
are at risk of fatigue cracks developing if components of the load string are not
correctly pre-loaded to one another. Apply the specified torque to all load string
fasteners and the correct setting to wedge washers or spiral washers. Visually
inspect highly stressed components such as grips and threaded adapters prior
to every fatigue test for signs of wear or fatigue damage.