MTS TestLine - Manual (Page 20)

(see the System Documentation CD). Particles present in the hydraulic fluid can cause erratic or poor
system response.
Protect accumulators from moving objects
For systems equipped with accumulators, protect accumulators with supports or guards. Do not strike
accumulators with moving objects. This could cause the accumulator(s) to separate from the manifold
resulting in equipment damage and personal injury.
Record changes
If you change any operating procedure, write the change and the date of the change in the appropriate
manual.
Provide test area guards
Use protective guards such as cages, enclosures, and special laboratory layouts when you work with
hazardous test specimens (for example, brittle or fragmenting materials or materials that are internally
pressurized).
Do not exceed the Maximum Supply Pressure
For hydraulic systems and components, make sure that hydraulic supply pressure is limited to the maximum
pressure defined by the system operating limits. Read and review “System Operating Limits” for the system.
Do not disable safety devices
Your system may have active or passive safety devices installed to prevent system operation if the device
indicates an unsafe condition. Do not disable such devices as it may result in unexpected system motion.
Use appropriately sized fuses
Whenever you replace fuses for the system or supply, ensure that you use a fuse that is appropriately
sized and correctly installed. Undersized or oversized fuses can result in cables that overheat and fuses
that explode. Either instance creates a fire hazard.
Provide adequate lighting
Ensure adequate lighting to minimize the chance of operation errors, equipment damage, and personal
injury.
Provide adequate ventilation
Make sure work and maintenance areas are adequately ventilated to minimize the risks associated with
the collection of hazardous fumes (such as vaporized hydraulic fluid). This is of special concern in confined
areas where hydraulic equipment is operating at high pressure in confined areas.
Provide means to access out-of-reach components
Make sure you can access system components that might be out of reach while standing on the floor. For
example, ladders or scaffolding might be required to reach load cell connectors on tall load units.
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