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M4082E
ZA
2022-07 CSP1 S
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Installing Belt Cleaner & Tensioner
DANGER
Entanglement in conveyor belt
Clothing or body parts can become entangled in the conveyor and cause serious or
fatal injuries.
Tensions may be released in the conveyor belt and cause movement of the bulk
material without prior detection.
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Do not carry out any work on the conveyor belt while it is in operation or
reach into the moving conveyor belt!
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Secure the conveyor against unintentional restart! Use lockout / tagout /
block out / test out procedures!
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Install suitable guards to prevent access to the infeed section!
DANGER
Automatic start-up of the conveyor
Serious or fatal injuries due to unintentional start-up of the conveyor.
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Switch off the conveyor before starting work and secure it against being
switched on again.
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Follow safe procedures to prevent unintentional restart.
WARNING
Heavy weight
The cleaners may have weights that require handling by lifting devices. Handling
heavy cleaners by hand can cause serious skeletal injuries.
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Use suitable aids if the load is > 25 kg per person!
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Identify the centre of gravity! Ensure that the cleaner cannot tilt during the
lifting process!
