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October 2014 | Revision 1.0
Meridian Manufacturing, Inc.
3.4 GENERAL SAFETY
Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual and all safety signs before
operating, maintaining, adjusting, filling, or
towing the Fuel Trailer.
This trailer was designed for a specific
application; transporting diesel fuel or
gasoline, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
Only the optional 12VDC Fill-Rite® fuel
pump is approved for gasoline. DO NOT
modify or use this trailer for any application
other than that for which it was designed.
Trailers that are filled or operated
improperly or by untrained personnel can
be dangerous, exposing themselves and/or
bystanders to possible serious injury or
death.
1.
Have a first aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know how to
use it.
2.
Have a fire extinguisher available for
use should the need arise and know
how to use it.
3.
Do not allow riders.
4. When working around or operating this
equipment, wear appropriate personal
protective equipment. This list includes but is
not limited to:
• A hard hat.
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles.
• Protective goggles, glasses, or face shield.
• Heavy gloves and protective clothing.
• Respirator, if necessary.
5.
Do not allow long hair, loose fitting
clothing, or jewelry around equipment
with rotating parts.
6.
Securely latch compartment doors
before towing.
7.
STOP
Stop the gasoline fuel pump engine,
remove ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing,
repairing, adjusting, filling, or towing.
8.
Clear the area of people, especially
small children, before refueling
machinery.
9.
Review safety related items annually
with all personnel who will be
operating, using, or maintaining the
Fuel Trailer.
10.
Provide the end user with the owner/
operator literature. Fuel Trailer owners
must provide operating instructions to
anyone using the trailer.
11.
Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with or
around the Fuel Trailer.
12.
Under no circumstances should
smoking or open flame be
allowed around the Fuel Trailer.
13.
Do not attempt to fill, tow, or
operate this trailer under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
Consult your doctor before using this trailer
while taking prescription medications.
14.
Hearing Loss – Prolonged Exposure To
Loud Noise May Cause Permanent
Hearing Loss!
Working environments with noise-producing
equipment can cause permanent hearing loss.
We recommend using hearing protection any
time noise levels exceed 80db. Noise levels
over 85db, on a long-term basis, can cause
severe hearing loss. Noise levels over 90db
over a period of time can cause permanent
and even total hearing loss.
Hearing loss from loud noise is cumulative
over a lifetime without hope of natural
recovery.
Note:
In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should
never be operated in this condition. Keep all
shields in place. If shield removal becomes
necessary for repairs, replace the shield
prior to use.
Chapter 3 | Safety
