1.4. Protection
Emergency stop immediately stops machine operation by disconnecting power supply
in the controller.
Door sensor open immediately holds all automatic operations and movement of the
baler pressing apparatus and stops the baler electric motor.
1.5. Installation—Qualified Person: Safety Manager
Before proceeding with the preparation of the machine for its installation and starting it
is necessary to make a careful visual inspection of the controller for damage that may
have occurred in transit. In particular check:
Door Switches
Emergency Stop
Mains Power Cable
Mains Plug
Controller Mounting
Controller Casing for damage
Signs of moisture ingress into Controller
1.6. Electrical Connection
Ensure that the power socket is correctly rated and is provided with an effective earth
before plugging the controller in.
1.7 Control of Protection Devices
Check that pressing emergency stop causes controller Power LED to go out and ma-
chine to immediately stop. Also check that opening top baler door causes Door Open to
be displayed in the System Monitor. The baler pressing apparatus should not move
when the door is open.
The operator shall not disable or attempt to disable any of the safety features of the
controller.
The Person Qualified for Electrical Maintenance shall not open the controller before
disconnecting from the mains supply. Maintenance personnel should at all times be in
control of the mains plug when working inside the controller.
At the completion of any work they should locate, assemble and check that all safety
systems are functioning correctly.
The Safety Manager shall make sure the Operator and Persons Qualified for Electrical
Maintenance have received all necessary information according to the present manual
and electrical service manuals as maybe appropriate, and in particular will make sure
that all safety systems and protection devices are correctly assembled and working and
also that they have not been mishandled.
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