#115057-001 - Product Manual - Model #1400P Axial Ventilator
- Revision 07 - Date: 03-28-2014
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The following section will address the safety precautions which must be adhered to when working with Pelsue confined
Space Ventilation equipment such as the #1400P Axial Ventilator. Any user must familiarize themselves with the infor-
mation in this section before utilizing the equipment.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGer
,
WArNING
and
CAutION
with the safety messages. The appropriate signal
word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
D
ANGer-
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations or for hidden or unseen hazards.
WArNING-
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and
includes obvious and hidden hazards. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAutION-
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
You are responsible for the safe operation of your Pelsue #1400P Axial Ventilator. You must ensure that anyone who will
operate or work around the equipment be familiar with confined space ventilation procedures. This manual will take you
step-by-step through the workings and capabilities of the #1400P Axial Ventilator and alert you to all good safety and
operating practices while using the system.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating in or around a confined space
is familiar with the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be pre-
vented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
•
The most important safety device on this equipment is a safe operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read
and understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Most accidents can be
avoided.
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A person must understand the operation of this equipment and be trained in it’s usage before operating the
equipment. An untrained operator exposes himself and others to possible serious injury or death.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
4.0 - Safety
4.1 - Safety Alert Symbol
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means
AtteNtION! BeCOMe Alert! yOur SAFety
IS INVOlVeD!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on your Pelsue Con-
fined Space Product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instruction in the safety message.
Why is this symbol important to you?
3 BIG Reasons:
Accidents Disable and Kill.
Accidents Cost You Money.
Accidents Can Be Avoided.
!