Despatch Protocol 3 Controller - Manual (Page 14)

S AFETY Protocol 3 Controller Owner’s Manual
14 Version 1.2
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2.3. Electrical Power
Only qualified and trained personnel should perform electrical maintenance or electrical repair.
Danger!
Contact with energized electrical sources will result in serious
injury or death.
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Before performing maintenance, disconnect all electrical power from the machine. Use a
padlock and lockout all disconnects feeding power to the machine.

Never clean or repair the controller when in operation.
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Unauthorized alterations or modifications to Protocol 3 controller are strictly forbidden.
Never modify any electrical circuits. Unauthorized modifications can impair the function and
safety of the Protocol 3 controller.
2.4. Fire
Keep the Protocol 3 controller clean and free of scrap materials, oil or solvents to prevent the
possibility of fire. In the event of fire, use a fire extinguisher as follows.
1. De-energize the machine immediately by pushing an Emergency Stop push button (if
supplied).
2. Turn off the remote main disconnect (customer supplied disconnect).
3. If the fire is in the workspace, keep the door closed.
4. Extinguish the fire.
Danger!
Always disconnect all power before extinguishing a fire.
Attempting to extinguish a fire in a machine connected to
electrical power will result in serious injury or death.
2.5. Equipment Lockout Requirements
To prevent injury or equipment damage during inspection or repair, the Protocol 3
controller must be locked out.