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2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER
,
WARNING
,
CAUTION
, and
NOTICE
with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
2.2. General Safety
YOU
are responsible for the
SAFE
assembly and installation of the extension tiers.
YOU
must ensure that you
and anyone else who is going to assemble/install the extension tiers understands all procedures and related
SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
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. All accidents can be avoided.
• It is the extension tiers assembler and installation personnel’s responsibility to read
and understand
ALL
safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them
when assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment.
• Only experienced personnel who are familiar with this type of assembly and installation should perform this
work. Untrained assemblers/installers expose themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the extension tiers in any way without written permission from the manufacturer.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the extension
tiers. Any unauthorized modification of the extension tiers will void the warranty.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety
organization for information.
2.3. Personal Protective Equipment
The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when installing the equipment.
SERIES 14 & 19 – GRAIN BIN EXTENSION TIER
