Safety
1-4 CycleDyn AC Motoring Chassis Dynamometer
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury or
damage to equipment.
• Only authorized personnel trained in the operation of the dynamometer should have access
to the equipment.
• Read and understand all instructions in the operator’s manual.
• Use only the proper electrical sources as prescribed in the installation guide. Ensure circuit
breakers are easily accessible and have the proper rating.
• Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
• Provide fire extinguishers that are rated for electrical and oils.
• Provide adequate lighting in the test cell and at the operators console.
• Always wear proper protective clothing and eye/ear protection.
• Refer all service questions to qualified personnel.
• Do not remove any safety guards while the machine is in operation and be sure the safety
guards are correctly mounted before operating the device.
• Disconnect the external power switch before opening any panel on the device.
• Replace the power cable if it is damaged.
• Keep the air inlet grids free of dust or dirt.
• Keep loose material away from the inlet and exhaust ducts.
• Do not store flammable materials in the vicinity of the equipment.
• Keep all personnel, flammable items, and sensitive objects away from any rotating object
that can throw debris radially outward
1.4 Noise Levels
SuperFlow Technologies Group always recommends ear protection when operating the ________.
Warning Signs of Hazardous Noise
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• You must raise your voice to be heard.
• You cannot hear someone two feet away from you.
• Speech around you sounds muffled or dull after leaving a noise area.
• You have pain or ringing on your ears (tinnitus) after exposure to noise.
Hazardous Noise
Both the amount of noise and the duration of exposure determine the amount of damage to
hearing. Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB). The higher the decibel level, the louder the
noise.
For sound levels of 85 decibels (dB) or above, use hearing protection. Please follow all safety
standards when operating this or any equipment.
1. Information in this section was adapted from “Noise and Hearing Loss,” American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, 1997–2007,
http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/noise.htm
,
February 2007.
