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EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
• LOCK OUT & TAG OUT
the equipment
prior to any inspection, adjustment, service,
or maintenance.
• Inspect the equipment after assembly,
before each use, and end of season.
DRIVES AND LOCKOUTS
• Make sure the power disconnect switch
can be locked in the OFF position. This
disconnect switch must be locked whenever
work is being performed on the equipment.
• Inspect all power drives before adding
power. Chains, belts, etc. should have
proper tension or be adjusted prior to
running.
• Electric motors and controls must be
installed by a qualified electrician. They
must meet the standards set by the NFPA
Std 70 of the National Electrical Code and
all local and state codes.
• Disconnect power before resetting motor
overloads.
BIN SAFETY
• Never enter a bin without being monitored
by another person.
• Do not enter the grain bin unless all power
to equipment has been
LOCKED OUT &
TAGGED OUT
.
• Use a safety harness and safety line when
inside the bin.
• Avoid walking on grain near the grain out-
lets. Flowing grain can trap and suffocate.
• Do not enter the bin if the grain has not
flowed out of the bin normally. Moisture in
the bin can cause grain to form steep, un-
stable inclines or bridges as shown in the
diagrams below:
CRUSTED GRAIN - STEEP INCLINE
CRUSTED GRAIN - FORMS BRIDGE
Failure to observe these safety instructions can result in injury or death !!
