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SECTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 HANDLING
PANELS,ETC. ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE DRYER. DO NOT LIFT THE
DRYER ANYWHERE EXCEPT THE DESIGNATED PLACES. PIPING, PERSONAL INJURY AND / OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT BEING USED TO LIFT THE DRYER IS CAPABLE OF LIFTING THE WEIGHT OF
THE DRYER. NYLON STRAPS AND SOFT RIGGING DEVICES SHOULD BE USED WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO
PROTECT THE COMPONENTS AND FINISH OF THE DRYER
.
IF THE DRYER IS BEING TRANSPORTED OVERHEAD, BE SURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE ALERTED AND
SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED
.
FIGURE 2.1.1 APPROVED LIFTING AND MOVING METHOD.
2.2 INSTALLATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS SECTION COULD LEAD TO EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR BOTH. WILKERSON WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES.
Before starting or installing the dryer, be sure that all power to the unit is off, valves are shut, and the air circuit is at
atmospheric pressure.
DO NOT
remove, repair, or replace any component, control, filter, or part, while the air circuit is
energized or under pressure. Turn off the main to the dryer and de-pressurize the unit before starting installation or
maintenance procedures.
Pressure vessels need to be protected by safety relief valves. Refer to OSHA 1910.169 Paragraph B subparagraph (3)
and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code, section VIII, Division 1, UG - 125 through UG - 136. Also check
government regulations, i.e. state and local codes.
When installing this equipment, comply with National Electric Code and any applicable federal, state, and local codes.
Make sure that all customer supplied wiring and electrical devices are properly sized to handle the electrical
requirements of the dryer.