Flex 6EX System Instruction Manual
March 2016
Page 8 of 38
2.4 SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING
FOR RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Anyone being trained to operate radio controlled equipment should possess as a minimum the following knowledge and
skills before using the radio controlled equipment.
The operator should:
have knowledge of hazards pertaining to equipment operation
have knowledge of safety rules for radio controlled equipment
have the ability to judge distance of moving objects
know how to properly test prior to operation
be trained in the safe operation of the radio transmitter as it pertains to the equipment being operated
have knowledge of the use of equipment warning lights and alarms
have knowledge of the proper storage space for a radio control transmitter when not in use
be trained in transferring a radio control transmitter to another person
be trained how and when to report unsafe or unusual operating conditions
test the transmitter emergency stop and all warning devices prior to operation; testing should be done on each
shift, without a load
be thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in proper and safe operation of the equipment that utilizes the radio
control
know how to keep the operator and other people clear of hazardous areas
know and follow the local lockout and tagout procedures when servicing radio controlled equipment
know and follow all applicable operating and maintenance manuals, safety procedures, regulatory requirements,
and industry standards and codes
The operator shall not:
operate the equipment if the direction of travel or function engaged does not agree with what is indicated on the
controller
operate any damaged or malfunctioning equipment
change any settings or controls without authorization and proper training
remove or obscure any warning or safety labels or tags
leave power on the radio controlled equipment when the equipment is not in operation
operate any equipment using a damaged controller because the unit may be unsafe
operate manual motions with other than manual power
operate radio controlled equipment when low battery indicator is on
WARNING
THE OPERATOR SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY RADIO CONTROLLER. IF ANY PRODUCT
PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY CONCERNS ARE OBSERVED, THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN
OUT OF SERVICE AND BE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR. DAMAGED AND INOPERABLE RADIO
CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO MAGNETEK FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
