Labrie MINIMAX, Operator'S Manual

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32 Safety
Panic Bar (optional)
The panic bar is an optional emergency device that can be installed on the M
INIMAX
TM
. If installed, it
is located outside of the hopper, on the streetside and/or curbside of the truck. It is made up of a steel
board and has one or two red emergency stop buttons located between the board and the wall.
Figure 2-13 Red panic bar
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OTE
:
The image above is for illustrative purposes only. The actual device or truck may differ.
In the event of an emergency, the area covered by the panic bar is much larger than the one covered
by the emergency button, thus providing easier and faster access to the emergency stop function.
When the vehicle is equipped with a cart tipper, smaller panic bars may be installed on both sides of
the tipper. Each panic bar has its own emergency stop button.
Circumstances leading to the use of the panic bar are many. Being able to stop all moving parts under
any of these circumstances can be crucial for your safety or someone else’s.
To use the panic bar:
1.
In an emergency situation, especially when the access to the different emergency stop buttons is
limited, push hard on the panic bar. It will instantly stop all hydraulic activity on the vehicle.
2.
Secure the emergency situation.
3.
Once you are ready to restore the M
INIMAX
TM
functions, pull the panic bar.
If the vehicle is equipped with red panic bars, pull both emergency stop buttons located directly
underneath the bar (see Figure 2-14).
All functions become available again at this point.
Emergency
stop buttons
Panic bar