MTS Hydraulic Service Manifold Model 293-12B User Manual
Page 26
General Safety Practices: Hydraulic Power Units
and Hydraulic Service Manifolds
The hydraulic power unit (HPU) provides high pressure hydraulic fluid to system components for system
operation. The hydraulic service manifold (HSM) controls distribution of that hydraulic fluid pressure. This
section provides general information about safety issues that pertain to system hydraulic supply and
distribution components. These issues include statements to the intended use and foreseeable misuse of
the system and definition for the graphical hazard labeling that is affixed to your product, and other (more
general) safety information that relates to the high-pressure and high-performance characteristics of MTS
servohydraulic and electromechanical systems.
When you prepare to operate a system that includes hydraulic components, ensure the following:
•
Do not use or allow personnel to operate the system who are not experienced, trained, or educated in
the inherent dangers associated with high-performance servo hydraulics and who are not experienced,
trained, or educated with regard to the intended operation as it applies to this test system.
•
Do not disable safety components or features (including limit detectors, light curtains, or proximity
switches/detectors).
•
Do not attempt to operate the system without appropriate personal safety gear (for example, hearing,
hand, and eye protection).
•
Do not modify the system or replace system components using parts that are not MTS component parts
or effect repairs using parts or components that are not manufactured to MTS specifications.
•
Do not use the system in a test area where uncontrolled access to the test system is allowed when the
system is in operation.
•
For servohydraulic systems, do not operate the system unless an interlock is installed to monitor supply
pressure into the HSM and initiate a system interlock if a low or no pressure event occurs.
•
Mists of DTE 25 are combustible. Refer to MSDS. Customer is responsible for fire prevention measures
as per facility or building or other local regulations and codes
If you have system related responsibilities (that is, if you are an operator, service engineer, or maintenance
person), you should study safety information carefully before you attempt to perform any test system
procedure.
You should receive training on this system or a similar system to ensure a thorough knowledge of your
equipment and the safety issues that are associated with its use. In addition, you should gain an
understanding of system functions by studying the other manuals supplied with your test system. Contact
MTS for information about the content and dates of training classes that are offered.
It is very important that you study the following safety information to ensure that your facility procedures
and the system’s operating environment do not contribute to or result in a hazardous situation. Remember,
you cannot eliminate all the hazards associated with this system, so you must learn and remain aware of
the hazards that apply to your system at all times. Use these safety guidelines to help learn and identify
hazards so that you can establish appropriate training and operating procedures and acquire appropriate
safety equipment (such as gloves, goggles, and hearing protection).
Each test system operates within a unique environment which includes the following known variables:
26 | Series 293 Hydraulic Service Manifold Product Information
Safety