Kval EP-1, Operation And Service Manual

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Safety First!
1-8 KVAL EP-1 Operation/Service Manual
5.
Turn the main air valve to the OFF position and place a padlock through the hole
(see illustration below).
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NOTE: Place your tag on the padlock, as per the tagout guidelines below.
6.
Once the locks and tags are in place and all personnel are clear, attempt to operate
the machine to ensure equipment will not operate.
7.
Maintenance or repairs may now be completed. The person performing the work
must ensure all tools, spare parts, test equipment, etc., are completely removed and
that all guards and safety devices are installed.
8.
Before removing the locks and tags, the person who attached them shall inspect the
equipment to ensure that the machine will not be put in an unsafe condition when
re-energized.
9.
The lock and tag can now be removed (only by the person(s) who placed them), and
the machine can be re-energized.
10.
The tags must be destroyed and the locks and keys returned to the lockout center.
Lockout-Tagout Guidelines
• Place a tag on all padlocks. On a tag, each
operator must put their own name and date.
(These locks are only to be removed by the
person who signs the tag)
• If more than one person is working on the
machine, then each additional person places a
lock and tag on each disconnect.
• Only each operator may remove their own
lock and tag.