Safety Warnings
SuperFlow Technologies Group 1-3
1.1 Safety Warnings
WARNING: To ensure safe operation, this equipment must only be operated according to
the instructions in the SuperFlow Dynamometer Operator’s Manual. It is also essential that
this equipment is installed, maintained, and operated according to local safety
requirements.
Any person instructed to carry out installation, maintenance or repair of the equipment must read
and understand the SuperFlow Operator’s Manual and in particular the technical safety
instructions. Any users of this equipment must operate only the controls of the equipment. Only
qualified personnel should remove exterior panels and service equipment.
1.1.1 Dangers Due to Non-observance of Safety
Instructions
• Hearing damage due to high noise level
• Electrical shock
• Exposure to rotating parts
1.2 Room Requirements
Follow all local construction codes when building a test cell.
• Install a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector in the test cell.
• Provide fire extinguishers that are rated for gasoline and oils.
• Provide adequate lighting in the test cell and at the operators console.
• Provide a switch outside the test cell to turn off the ventilation fans and water pumps.
• Provide a means outside the test cell to shut off the fuel supply.
1.3 General Safety Procedures
CAUTION:
Electronic controls contain static-sensitive parts. Observe the following precautions to
prevent damage to these parts.
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Discharge body static before handling the control (with power to the control turned off, contact a
grounded surface and maintain contact while handling the control).
•
Avoid all plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam (except antistatic versions) around Printed Circuit Boards
(PCBs).
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Do not touch the components or conductors on a PCB with your hands or with conductive
devices.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-charging
device, make sure the charging device is turned off before disconnecting the battery from the
system.