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WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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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.
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Inspect the equipment for visible signs of deterioration, damage,
and improper assembly. Do not operate if damaged, until
repaired.
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Make sure all threaded connections are tight and free of leaks.
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Users of the AUTOBOX
®
ABX-PRO-100 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 Waterjetting Equipment.
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An anti-withdrawal device (back-out preventer) MUST be used
at all times. The back-out prevention device is located on the
Collet Block Assembly of the AUTOBOX
®
ABX-PRO-100. The
instruction is located in the “Hose and Collet Installation” section
of this manual.
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The Control Box should be located in a safe location where
the Operator has good visibility of the pipe and hose. The
AUTOBOX
®
ABX-PRO-100 and Control Box MUST be
supervised at all times and should never be left unattended.
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Always de-energize the system before servicing or replacing any
parts. Failure to do so can result in severe injury and/or death.
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).
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Ensure all Operators are using the correct Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
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Check that the air hoses are properly connected and tight.
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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.
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Check all high-pressure threaded connections for tightness.
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**Ensure that an anti-withdrawal device (back-out
preventer), and all other applicable safety devices are
installed and set-up properly.**
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Test the Control Box before operating the AUTOBOX® ABX-
PRO-100 with high-pressure water to verify the control valves
move the hose in the intended direction, and that the dump valve
and hose clamp are working properly.
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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.