TSE DP20-4H, Owner'S Manual

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FIRE PREVENTION
Fires can create severe emergencies where both human life and property may be lost. Even when
confined, a fire may cause very expensive damage to your equipment. Fire can strike at anytime, not
only when the equipment is used, but also when lift unattended between work shifts and nobody is
around to fight it.
When working in a confined environment, it is impossible to prevent combustible dust from collecting
in tight corners of the machine. This dust, in itself, may not cause a fire, however, when mixed with
fuel, oil or grease in a hot an confined place, it can become a fire hazard.
To reduce the chances for a fire to break out, follow the preventative instructions listed below:
1. Inspect the machine daily for potential fire hazards and make any necessary repairs up
immediately.
2. Always ensure that excess grease and oil accumulation, including spillage, are cleaned up
immediately.
3. Use only nonflammable cleaning agents for cleaning the machine or any machine component.
4. Store oily rags and other combustible materials in a fireproof location.
5. Before performing repair work such as welding, the area surrounding the repair location should
be cleaned and a fire extinguisher positioned close by.
6. Maintain a charged fire extinguisher on or near the machine at all times and know how to use it.
INSPECTIONS
Periodic inspection of the unit according to a regular schedule will establish the normal state of the
unit for personnel associated with its operation and maintenance and provide a set of consistent
conditions, which will tend to highlight any occurrence of a potentially hazardous malfunction.
On a daily basis walk around the unit and look closely for any indication of the following:
1. Loose threaded connections.
2. Metal fatigue or excessive corrosion.
3. Abraded hose surfaces.
4. Hydraulic fluid leakage.
5. Possible obstruction of moving parts – especially in the drive train.
To ensure proper operation and long life of your TSE International products, use only good quality
lubricants and maintain a regular maintenance schedule as recommended by TSE International and
our component suppliers.
Prior to start-up of new TSE International products, all fluid levels are to be checked to ensure correct
operating levels. All lubrication and maintenance points are to be inspected and lubricated as
illustrated on the Lubrication and Maintenance Instructions sheet.
While TSE International recommends specific intervals, they are intended as a minimum general
guide for the maintenance of the equipment. Some job conditions and/or locations may dictate more
frequent service intervals than have been recommended.