Opex Sure Sort, Operator'S Manual

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78 Safety
Sure Sort™ Operator Manual
OPEX Corporation
2.6.6. LOTO - Clearing Jams and Removing iBOTs
This procedure should only be performed by an Authorized Employee. It
describes how to install a lockout device to the stacker door, in order to safely
enter the aisle to clear jams and remove iBOTs.
1. Notify all personnel that you are about to begin the LOTO procedure.
2. If possible, park the iBOTs.
3. Place the “Caution” sign on the monitor (
Figure 2-13 on page 72
).
4. Push one of the E-Stop switches. For more information on the E-Stop
switches, see
“Emergency stops and interlock switches” on page 61
.
5. Lift the handle on the door latch to open the door (
Figure 2-19 on page 79
).
Interlocks have been installed on the front and rear doors of the Sure
Sort™ machine. The interlock system will stop the machine whenever a
door is opened.
An electromagnetic aisle entry lock prevents access to the inside of the
WARNING
Do not enter the machine while it is running, since the rapidly-moving iBOTs
can pose a safety hazard.
The OPEX lockout device MUST be installed and locked to prevent others
from inadvertently applying power while you are inside the machine.
Door interlock switches do not remove power from all electrical devices within
the Sure Sort. Power to the computer and other AC devices such as power
supplies remains energized after an interlock has been opened. To fully
power down the machine, see
“LOTO - Machine maintenance and repair” on
page 72
.