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LIY-210 September 17, 2018 Rev01
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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular
hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535-2011, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
2.0 SAFETY
The operation of this monitor can be dangerous. The following must be observed at all times.
WARNING
An inadequate supply of nozzle pressure and/or fl ow will cause an ineff ective stream and can
result in injury, death, or loss of property. See fl ow graphs or call 800-348-2686 for assistance.
WARNING
Injury or death may occur by attempting to use a damaged monitor. Before using the monitor,
inspect it for damage resulting from, but not limited to:
• Failure to drain monitor followed by exposure to freezing conditions.
See section DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER for instructions.
• Exposure of monitor to temperatures in excess of 160°F (71°C).
• Missing parts, physical abuse, exposure to severe chemicals.
• Deformed or cracked fl anges damaged as a result of improper installation.
- Excessive bolt torque
- Wrong tightening sequence
WARNING
Injury can result from an inadequately supported monitor. The monitor mount must be capable of
supporting 150 lbs (70 kg) of nozzle reaction force.
WARNING
The stream exiting a monitor is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage.
Make sure the monitor is securely attached to the base and pointing in a safe direction before
water to the monitor is turned on. Use care in directing the stream.
WARNING
The monitor may be damaged if frozen while containing suffi
cient amounts of water. Such damage
may be diffi
cult to detect visually and can lead to possible injury or death. Any time the monitor is
subject to possible damage from freezing, it must be hydrostatically tested by qualifi ed personnel
before being considered safe for use.
WARNING
Keep hands and fi ngers away from moving parts of the oscillating unit when water is fl owing.
There are moving parts that can pinch fi ngers and hands.
WARNING
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for fi refi ghting. Their use for other
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and
training to reduce risk of injury.
CAUTION
The electric monitor may be remotely operated. The electric drives are current limited but may
still produce enough force to cause injury. Keep hands and fi ngers away from pinch points on
the monitor.
CAUTION
Do not use the manual override while the electric controls are in operation. The electric drives
produce enough torque to cause injury.
CAUTION
Exceeding the operating envelope of the monitor can result in injury. Observe safe operation by
staying within the published limits.
CAUTION
On many vehicle installations, the monitor is the highest point on the apparatus. Be sure there
is suffi
cient clearance to safely pass under any doors or overhead obstructions. Always check
parked position of the monitor before moving.
CAUTION
Injury can result from the monitor changing direction due to an off center nozzle reaction. An off
center nozzle reaction may be caused by debris in the nozzle causing an asymmetrical stream.
NOTICE
To prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment.
