MTS Acumen Electrodynamic Test System Load Frame User Guide - Manual (Page 14)

General Safety Practices
This section provides information about safety issues that pertain to electrodynamic systems in general.
These issues include statements to the intended use and foreseeable misuse of the system, the hazard zone,
definition for the graphical hazard labeling that is affixed to your product, and other (more general) safety
information that relates to the high-performance characteristics of MTS electrodynamic systems.
MTS test systems are designed to generate motions and forces and impart these motions and forces into a
test specimen.
When you prepare to operate the system and during system operation, 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 electrodynamic systems 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 apply energy levels that exceed the maximum energies and velocities for the system design. Refer
to the system specifications.
• Whenever possible, use tongs or a similar device to handle specimens during specimen installation.
• Do not test a specimen that exceeds the minimum (if applicable) or maximum allowable mass. Refer to
the system specifications.
• Do not use specimens that are combustible, flammable, pressurized, or explosive.
• 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 operate the system in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not use the system in a test area where uncontrolled access to the test system is allowed when the
system is in operation.
• Use the low power lock when working in the test space with power on.
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:
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