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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY COMES FIRST
Endura racking machines incorporate metal “jaws” which are powered to compress tension finger racks during
small parts racking and un-racking.
Special care must be taken by operators and other employees who may come into close proximity with the
racking machine while it is running.
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that operators and all employees who may come into close
proximity with the racking machine are properly instructed as to the potential hazards posed by the racking
machine.
It is strongly recommended that purchasers paint safety lines on the floor or install a rail/barrier surrounding the
racking machine as a warning to all employees of potential hazards. Warning lines/barrier should be spaced far
enough from the machine to ensure that employees standing outside the safety lines can not touch the racking
machine.
Operators MUST be instructed to immediately discontinue operation of the racking machine if any employee
is within close proximity of the racking machine.
Staffing:
The racking machine and the safety system on the machine have been designed to function correctly with a
single operator. Safety systems on the racking machine are not designed to protect multiple operators working
on a racking machine.
As a result, purchaser MUST ensure that the machine is operated by no more than one operator at a time.
Guarding:
All guarding on Endura racking machines is essential to safe operation. Endura racking machines should
never be operated with any guard(s) removed, open or improperly installed.
Crush Hazard (mechanical jaws):
Endura racking machine use significant pressure to compress tension finger racks. To ensure operator safety,
a pair of activation safety switches must be pressed and held to start and complete the jaw closure cycle. If
the switches are not pressed at the same time, the machine will not cycle. If both or either of the switches are
released before the cycle is completed, the cycle will be interrupted and the jaws will immediately open. This
is to ensure that both of the operator’s hands are clear of the danger area while the machine is cycling.
The racking machine should NEVER be operated, under any circumstances, if the activation safety switches
are not functioning correctly and reliably.
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that the activation safety switch circuit is functioning
correctly each day prior to machine operation.
It is important that the safety circuit on the machine remain intact, functioning correctly and unmodified.
If any problems are detected with the safety circuit, the racking machine MUST be taken out of service
immediately, with the compressed air supply removed, until the safety circuit function can be restored.
Any problems with the safety circuit should be reported to Endura Corporation immediately so the system can
be properly repaired prior to bringing the machine back into production.
Service and Maintenance:
Before service or maintenance work is performed on the racking machine, the compressed air supply should
be disconnected from the machine.
Customer Safety Enhancements:
Each racking machine installation is unique. Customers need to evaluate the safety features on the racking
machine and evaluate how and where the machine will be operated in their plant. This evaluation should
focus on safety issues. Additional safety measures which will improve overall protection for employees in this
environment, over and above those safety features already incorporated in the machine, should be incorporated
prior to operation of the racking machine.
