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Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand
After the above safety checks and procedures have been per-
formed, the test stand may be powered on and is ready for opera-
tion.
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OPERATION BASICS
4.1 Operational Safety
The following safety checks and procedures should be performed
before and during operation:
1. Always consider the characteristics of the sample being
tested before initiating a test. A risk assessment should be
carried out beforehand to ensure that all safety measures
have been addressed and implemented.
2. Wear eye and face protection when testing, especially when
testing brittle samples that have the potential to shatter un-
der force. Although the ESM301 has relatively slow moving
mechanisms, be aware of the dangers posed by potential
energy that can accumulate in the sample during testing.
Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive failure
of a test sample is possible.
3. Keep away from moving parts of the test stand. Loose arti-
cles of clothing should not be worn, and long hair should be
covered to avoid being caught in any moving parts. A Crush
Hazard warning label is located on the base of the test
stand. It appears as follows:
Definition:
Keep any body parts and clothing clear of the area between the
base of the test stand and the moving crosshead.
4. In certain applications, such as the testing of brittle samples
that can shatter, or other applications that could lead to a
hazardous situation, it is strongly recommended that a ma-
chine guarding system be employed to protect the operator
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