Watt-Muncher Load Bank Manual
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June 2018 • Simplex Service 800
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8603 • Page
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I. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
I-A. Safety Information Symbols:
This General warning symbol points out important information that, if not followed, could
endanger personal safety and/or property.
This Explosion warning symbol points out potential explosion hazards.
This Fire warning symbol points out potential fire hazards.
This Electrical warning symbol points out potential electrical shock hazards.
I-B. Cautions:
This load bank is high-powered, technical, industrial equipment operating at dangerous
voltages and temperatures. It is capable of damaging itself, property or personnel if
improperly used. It is not a consumer product.
It must be installed, connected and operated by personnel properly trained and experienced
in its use. An operator’s manual is supplied with each load bank and available online at
www. simplexdirect.com. The operator must be familiar with its contents and have access to
it during operation.
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High Voltage:
Turn off and disconnect power source before opening this equipment
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High Temperature:
Allow hardware to cool before servicing or opening this
equipment.
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Rotating Equipment:
Ensure that the fans have stopped before opening this unit.
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For Operator Safety:
Make sure this equipment is properly grounded when in use.
All compression-type connections on fuse blocks, load blocks, and contactors should be
checked for tightness frequently. This check should be established as part of routine
maintenance.
The following cautions should be observed before and during operation
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Check intake and exhaust screens as well as fan and load elements for foreign objects.
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Position and install the load bank with consideration given to large cubic airflow
requirements, exhaust temperature, and velocity. Do not point exhaust at any nearby
surface or object that may be adversely affected by high temperature. This includes
but is not limited to painted surfaces, tar paper and asphalt roofs, water sprinkler
heads, fire alarms, and volatile material.
