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WARNING
Operations with this equipment can be potentially hazardous.
Caution MUST be exercised prior to and during machine and water
jet tool use. Please read and follow all of these instructions, in addition
to the guidelines in the WJTA Recommended Practices handbook,
available online at
www.wjta.org
. Deviating from safety instructions
and recommended practices can lead to severe injury and/or death.
•
Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure specified for
any component in a system.
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The immediate work area MUST be marked off to keep out
untrained persons.
•
Inspect the equipment for visible signs of deterioration,
damage, and improper assembly. Do not operate if damaged,
until repaired.
•
Make sure all threaded connections are tight and free of leaks.
•
Users of the AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor MUST be
trained and/or experienced in the use and application of high
pressure technology and cleaning, as well as all associated
safety measures, according to the WJTA Recommended
Practices for the use of High pressure Water jetting Equipment.
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An anti-withdrawal device (back-out preventer) MUST be used
at all times. The back-out prevention device is the Hose Stop
Collet located within the Hose Guide Assembly. StoneAge
offers several different size Hose Stop Collets. The Collet Size
Reference guide is located on the Hose Guide Assembly.
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The Control Box should be located in a safe location where the
Operator has good visibility of the tool entering the exchanger
tubes. The AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor and Control
Box MUST be supervised at all times and should never be left
unattended.
•
Do not fully release the hose clamp (decreasing pressure to
zero) during operation, or the AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2) Hose
Tractor will release the hose and may create a dangerous
runaway hose condition, which can result in severe injury and/
or death.
•
Always de-energize the system before opening the door to
service or replace any parts. Failure to do so can result in severe
injury and/or death.
•
When moving the AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor lift with
care to prevent bodily injury.
•
Do not operate the AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor while
either side door is open.
PRE-RUN SAFETY CHECK
Refer to WJTA-IMCA’s, Recommended Practices For The Use Of
High pressure Waterjetting Equipment and/or The Water Jetting
Association’s, WJA Code of Practice for additional safety information.
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Complete a job specific risk assessment and act on the resulting
actions.
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Adhere to all site specific safety procedures.
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Ensure the waterblasting zone is properly barricaded and that
warning signs are posted.
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Ensure the work place is free of unnecessary objects (e.g. loose
parts, hoses, tools).
•
Ensure all Operators are using the correct Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
•
Check that the air hoses are properly connected and tight.
•
Check all hoses and accessories for damage prior to use. Do
not use damaged items. Only high quality hoses intended for
waterblast applications should be used as high pressure hoses.
•
Check all high pressure threaded connections for tightness.
•
Ensure that an anti-withdrawal device (back-out
preventer), whip checks (hose whips), and all other
applicable safety devices are installed and set-up
properly.
•
Ensure the doors of the AUTOBOX® (ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor
are closed and securely latched.
•
Test the Control Box before operating the AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-
2L-V2) Hose Tractor with high pressure water to verify the control
valves move the hose in the intended direction, and that the high
pressure dump valve and hose clamp are working properly.
•
Ensure that Operators never connect, disconnect, or tighten
hoses, adapters, or accessories with the high pressure water
pump unit running.
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Ensure no personnel are in the hydroblasting zone.
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
