TGW NBS 30 Series, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Warnings & Safety Instructions
Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, cautions (throughout this booklet) and warning labels (on the
conveyor) may result in injury to personnel or damage to the equipment.
Your TGW Systems NBS Narrow Belt Sorter is powered by a motor and can be stopped only by turning off
electrical power to the motor. As with all powered machinery, the drive and driven sprockets, chains, and
pneumatically actuated devices present a danger. We have installed or provided guards to prevent inadvertent
contact with these components along with warning labels to identify the hazards.
After maintenance, REPLACE
guards immediately. Keep ALL warning labels clean and clear of any obstructions.
Be sure to read and heed all Warnings
. Warnings and Cautions are included throughout this manual and are
defined as follows:
Warning ---- A notice which, if not followed, could
result in serious injury to personnel.
Caution
---- A notice which, if not followed, could
result in damage to equipment.
A thorough understanding and compliance with these Warnings and Cautions will greatly reduce the possibility of
personnel injury or equipment damage.
Never remove, deface or paint over any labels. Any damaged label will be replaced by TGW Systems Inc. at no
cost by contacting the Distributor Services Department.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance on the conveyor until the start-up controls are locked out and cannot be turned on by
any person other than the one performing the maintenance. If more than one member of a crew is working on the
conveyor, EACH CREW MEMBER MUST HAVE A LOCK ON THE POWER LOCK OUT. The air pressure must
be turned off to the work area. All pneumatic devices must be de-energized to prevent accidental cycling of the
device.
Make sure personnel are clear of all conveyor equipment before restarting the system.
It is very important to instruct personnel in proper conveyor use including the location and function of all controls.
It is important to establish work procedures and access areas which do not require any part of a person to be
under the conveyor. It should be required that long hair is covered by caps or hair nets and the wearing of loose
clothing or jewelry when working at or near the conveyor be prohibited.
Maintain enough clearance on each side of the unit for safe adjustment and maintenance of components.
Provide crossovers at sufficient intervals to eliminate the temptation to climb over or under any conveyor. Prohibit
riding or walking on conveyor by anyone.
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