1 SAFETY
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation HV1858 Bi-Directional HydraPaks have been engineered to provide performance,
long term economics and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built
hydraulic power unit can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user.
Therefore, read this manual and related equipment manuals thoroughly before operating your HydraPak to provide
maximum safety for all operating personnel, and to get the maximum benefit from your equipment.
1.2
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could injure you or others or cause property damage. The safety
messages or signal words for product safety signs are
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol and is defined as follows:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will
cause death or serious injury. This
safety message is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING:
Indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices and property-damage-only accidents.
1.3
HYDRAPAK SAFETY LABELS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes
illegible, contact Reimann & Georger Corporation for replacement information.
1.4
HYDRAPAK SAFETY RULES
1.
Operators must be thoroughly trained before operating the HydraPak and associated equipment. A trained person is
one who has read and thoroughly understands this instruction manual and related equipment manuals and, through
training and experience, has shown knowledge regarding the safe operational procedures.
2.
Follow the Pre-Operative Checklist before using the equipment.
3.
Do not use a HydraPak or associated equipment that shows any signs of damage.
4.
Never use the HydraPak in an explosive atmosphere and/or near combustible material that could be ignited by a spark.
5.
Work area is to be kept clear of unauthorized personnel at all times. Place barricades or secure the area in such a
manner that no personnel can be injured.
6.
Use all personal protective equipment as defined by the employer.
7.
Keep all clothing and all body parts clear of moving parts.
8.
Always connect the return (tank) hose connections before the supply (pressure) connections.
9.
Never exceed the flow or pressure for which the hydraulic equipment is rated.
10.
Use an approved fuel container in a well-ventilated area when refueling. Move fuel container at least ten feet from
fueling point before starting.
11.
Operate the HydraPak in a well-ventilated area.
12.
Do not touch a hot muffler, or engine.
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