1. Safety
PNEG-2123
Modular Tower Dryer Wiring Diagrams for CSA
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ST-0055-1
Confined Space Hazards and Entry Procedures
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Note that the interior of this equipment is considered a confined
space. Maintenance of this equipment can require access to the
confined space.
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Access doors must be shut and locked except when access is
required.
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Doors giving access to dangerous equipment must be safety
interlocked.
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The following entry procedures must be followed:
- Be aware of all possible hazards present inside the confined
space and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
- Complete a permit to work and follow all permit required confined
space entry procedures defined by the site manager.
- Make sure that the area has been purged of any hazardous
products or gases. Check the atmosphere for harmful gases
or vapors with a suitable gas analyzer and make sure levels
are safe before entering.
- Do not smoke or use naked flames.
- Lock out and tag out power supplies and fuel supplies to
all equipment.
- Do not work alone. Work in teams of at least three so that help
is immediately available in the event of an emergency.
- Confirm that all personnel have safely exited the equipment
and tools have been recovered once work is complete.
Fall Hazard
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Ladders, stairways and platforms are for use by competent
and trained personnel only. Do not allow children or other
unauthorized persons to have access to the equipment.
• Access to the equipment must be restricted by the use of
security fencing and lockable gates.
• Lower sections of ladders must be fitted with a lockable safety
gate to prevent unauthorized access.
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Make sure that hot surfaces have had adequate time to cool
before working on or in the equipment.
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Lock out and tag out power supplies and fuel supplies to all
equipment.
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Do not attach lifting equipment to ladders or platforms.
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Do not go outside of the safety rails provided on elevated
platforms.
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Do not work at heights during high winds, rain, snow, or ice
storms.
ST-0056-1
