Safety – Grain Systems PNEG-1135 User Manual
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Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer
WARNING! BE ALERT!
Personnel operating or working
around electric fans should read this
manual. This manual must be
delivered with the equipment to its
owner. Failure to read this manual
and its safety instructions is a
misuse of the equipment.
The symbol shown is used to call your
attention to instructions concerning
your personal safety. Watch for this
symbol; it points out important safety
precautions. It means "ATTENTION",
"WARNING", "CAUTION", and
"DANGER". Read the message and
be cautious to the possibility of per-
sonal injury or death.
Safety Alert Symbol
GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE
CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTER-
NAL PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR
MOVING SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE VENTILATION
AND/OR "MAKEUP AIR" DEVICES SHOULD BE
PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING
SYSTEMS. GSI DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE
USE OF DOWNWARD FLOW SYSTEMS (SUC-
TION). SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE CAN RESULT
FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF AIR PASSAGES.
RUNNING FANS DURING HIGH HUMIDITY/
COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE AIR
EXHAUST OR INTAKE PORTS TO FREEZE.
The principal concern of the GSI Group, Inc. ("GSI")
is your safety and the safety of others associated
with grain handling equipment. This manual is writ-
ten to help you understand safe operating proce-
dures, and some of the problems that may be en-
countered by the operator or other personnel.
Operating Instructions
SAFETY
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsi-
bility to know what requirements, hazards and pre-
cautions exist, and to inform all personnel associ-
ated with the equipment, or who are in the fan area.
Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such al-
terations may produce a very dangerous situation,
where serious injury or death may occur.