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Appendix 1
A guide to safe use of mains powered test frames
4. Mecmesin test frames should only ever be installed in suitable environment conditions.
The operating temperature and relative humidity should be within the range specified on
page 12. After all the above points have been checked and confirmed to be correct you
may connect the machine to the mains outlet only with supplied mains leads.
When the power is applied with the
ON/OFF
switch in the
ON
position, the LCD will
illuminate. This shows power is reaching the machine and it is ready for use.
Operator training
5. Each person who is to use the machine should be fully trained in the safe use of
motorised testing machines. Training can be arranged by contacting Mecmesin
Limited or an authorised agent. The machine has the ability to generate torques
large enough to cause permanent damage to human limbs, if placed between
the turntable and the columns. Fingers, hands and other parts of the body should be kept
away from the moving turntable. An operating test stand should never be left unattended.
Always disconnect the machine from the mains power supply when not in use to avoid
inadvertent actuation of the machine by untrained personnel.
Protective Clothing
6. Eye protection should always be used in the form of an approved pair of safety
spectacles. They should be replaced if they are scratched or damaged in any way.
They should be kept clean and clear to give maximum visibility to the user.
Extra bodily protection may be necessary if destructive testing or volatile failure of a test
piece is likely. A risk assessment should be carried out prior to using the test frame to ensure
that all necessary safety measures have been considered and carried out.
