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Compactor Safety Checklist

 

The following is a SAFETY CHECKLIST for the purpose of keeping the Compactor in a

Safe Operating Condition.

A. Check that all signs and warnings are in place and in good condition:

C. Security Door at Chute:

All access pannels must have a warning sign:

All electrical devices such as contol cabinet,

motor, etc., where voltage exceeds 120V must

have warning:

_____ Near any opening where a person can enter or

reach into:

_____ Inside an area such as a hopper or chute:

_____ At all security doors:

_____ At all openings for feeding material:

B. Check the following control functions for proper operation:

_____ On/Off Keyswitch _____ Man/Auto Selector Switch

_____ For/Rev. Pushbutton Selector Switch

_____ Stop Button

Other: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____ Full Light

Serial No.: ______________________________

Model No.: ______________________________

Manuf.:

Serviceman's Signature: ______________________________

Customer's Signature: ______________________________

Date: ___/___/______

D Overall Safety Requirements and Physical Appearance

"CAUTION - DO NOT REMOVE ACCESS COVER EXCEPT FOR SERVICING.

TURN CONTROL PANEL KEYSWITCH TO 'OFF' POSITION & REMOVE KEY"

"DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE"

"CAUTION - KEEP OUT"

"DANGER - DO NOT ENTER"

"CAUTION - CLOSE SECURITY DOOR"

"CAUTION - DO NOT OPERATRE COMPACTOR WHILE FEEDING"

_____ Cycle Start Button

If compactor has a chute, the feeding opening must have a security door interlocked to stop operation of the

compactor when the security door is open.

_____ Chute has a security door

_____ Security door has electrical interlock

_____ Chute door is a walk up style

_____ Security door has mechanical interlock

Mainline disconnect switch must be located so that it can be seen from the compaction end of the compactor.

Direct feeding compactor where the loading height is less that 42 inchest must have:

(a) Deadman controls, with the control panel located in such a way that the operator cannot reach the

loading zone pinchpoint area.

(b) The installation of a point-of-operation guard that shall: prevent entry of hands, fingers, or any part

of the body into the point of operationl; in itself, creat no pinch point between the guard and moving

stationary compactor parts; offer maximum visibility of the point of operation consistent with other

requirments; be interlocked in such a manner that the stationary compactor cannot be operated if the point

of operation guard is removed; and be easily accessible for inspection and maintance.

_____ Compactor complies with above.

Direct feed compactors having automatic cycling, must have an access cover to close off the opening,

interlocked so that when the cover starts to open, the automatic cycling mode will not function

E. Clean up area around compactor

_____ Clean up of area is necessary

_____ Condition of Hoses, especially by ground _____ Condition of Compactor, i.e. rust & paint

_____ Voltage _____ Hinge Size

_____ Cylinder & Pin Size

_____ Pad Size & Condition

_____ Thru wall kit condition

_____ Condition of Chute