Metso MP1000, Technical Reference Manual

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SECTION 0 - SAFETY
MP SERIES CONE CRUSHER TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
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0.3.2 Transport
Observe the following precautions before
transporting the Crusher Plant:
1. Chock chassis tires securely whenever
connecting or disconnecting chassis from
tractor or dolly.
2. Check tire pressure. Use a protective cage or
a clip-on type air chuck and remote in-line
valve and gauge when inflating tires. Never
exceed maximum inflation pressures of the
tire or rim.
3. Check tightness of wheel lug nuts before
transport and check frequently during
transport.
4. Check that brake system operates correctly.
5. Observe maximum axle and tire loading
capacities.
6. Protect components being transported using
appropriate shipping braces and blocking
material.
7. Travel may be limited to daylight hours
only, depending on your specific plant and
applicable state regulations.
8. Follow recommended limits on towing
speed.
9. Make sure all lights are on and that they are
operating correctly.
10. Use traffic warning flags, signs and lights as
required.
11. Before moving the Crushing Plant, check all
roadways and bridges on the route for
weight limits.
12. Check clearance of bridges, overhead lines
and other overhead obstructions.
13. Follow all applicable laws and regulations.
0.3.3 Towing
Observe the following precautions before towing
the Crusher Plant or its components:
– Check if towing is allowed for each
individual equipment.
0.3.4 At the work-site
0.3.4.1 Precautions
Observe the following minimum precautions at the
work-site:
1. Know the locations of underground and
overhead powerlines and other potential
hazards.
2. Select the work-site with care. The ground
must be firm, level and able to support the
weight of the entire plant. Make sure there is
enough room for loading ramps, loaders,
conveyors, etc., and for safe maneuvering of
trucks and loaders.
3. Check that cribbing is secure and that plant
has not shifted or settled.
4. Make sure that electrical cables are
protected from wear and traffic.
5. Follow pre-operation checks and start-up
procedure covered in the individual manual
supplied with your specific unit equipment.
Check that all fluid and lubrication systems
are at the correct level and that there are no
leaks. Low fluid levels can lead to serious
hydraulic failures. Low oil or grease can
lead to machine seizure, damage to other
components, and to human injury.
6. Check equipment for warning tags which
indicate that maintenance is being carried
out and/or that an unsafe condition exists.
Tag out conditions must be cleared before
operation.
0.3.4.2 During operation
Keep watch
Do not rely too much on automated systems.
Observe Crushing Plant equipment while the
system is running. Pay attention to unauthorized
persons approaching the site as well as any unusual
behavior of the equipment (uncommon noise,
vibration, smell, reduced output, etc.).
Clearing
Crushers Plant equipment can become plugged and
stall because of power failures, surges of material
or other unplanned events. Clearing a Crusher is
potentially very hazardous. Shut down the system
CAUTION
Extreme caution must always be used on
machine walkways.