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WARNING
Operations with this equipment can be potentially hazardous. Caution
MUST be exercised prior to and during machine and water jet tool
use. Please read and follow all of these instructions, in addition to
the guidelines in the WJTA Recommended Practices handbook,
available online at www.wjta.org. Deviating from safety instructions and
recommended practices can lead to severe injury and/or death.
• Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure specied for
any component in a system.
• The immediate work area MUST be marked off to keep out
untrained persons.
• Inspect the equipment for visible signs of deterioration, damage,
and improper assembly. Do not operate if damaged, until
repaired.
• Make sure all threaded connections are tight and free of leaks.
• Users of the AUTOBOX
®
(ABXS-3L) Hose Tractor MUST be
trained and/or experienced in the use and application of high
pressure technology and cleaning, as well as all associated
safety measures, according to the WJTA Recommended
Practices for the use of High pressure Water jetting Equipment.
• The Lightweight Positioner must be securely fastened to the tube
bundle, and the Guide Assembly and Tractor must be securely
fastened to the Lightweight Positioner prior to operation.
• An anti-withdrawal device (back-out preventer) MUST be used
at all times. The back-out prevention device is the Hose Stop
Collet located within the Hose Guide Assembly. StoneAge
offers several different size Hose Stop Collets. The Collet Size
Reference guide is located on the Hose Guide Assembly.
• The Controller should be located in a safe location where the
Operator has good visibility of the tool entering the exchanger
tubes. The AUTOBOX
®
(ABXS-3L) Hose Tractor and Controller
MUST be supervised at all times and should never be left
unattended.
• Do not fully release the hose clamp (decreasing pressure to zero)
during operation, or the AUTOBOX
®
(ABXS-3L) Hose Tractor will
release the hose and may create a dangerous runaway hose
condition, which can result in severe injury and/or death.
• Always de-energize the system before opening the door to
service or replace any parts. Failure to do so can result in severe
injury and/or death.
• When moving the AUTOBOX
®
(ABXS-3L) Hose Tractor lift with
care to prevent bodily injury.
• Do not operate the AUTOBOX
®
(ABXS-3L) Hose Tractor while
either side door is open.
PRE-RUN SAFETY CHECK
Refer to WJTA-IMCA’s, Recommended Practices For The Use Of
High pressure Waterjetting Equipment and/or The Water Jetting
Association’s, WJA Code of Practice for additional safety information.
• Complete a job specic risk assessment and act on the resulting
actions.
• Adhere to all site specic safety procedures.
• Ensure the waterblasting zone is properly barricaded and that
warning signs are posted.
• Ensure the work place is free of unnecessary objects (e.g. loose
parts, hoses, tools).
• Ensure all Operators are using the correct Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
• Check that the air hoses are properly connected and tight.
• Check all hoses, lances, and accessories for damage prior to use.
Do not use damaged items. Only high quality hoses intended for
waterblast applications should be used as high pressure hoses.
• Check all high pressure threaded connections for tightness.
• **Ensure that an anti-withdrawal device (back-out
preventer), whip checks (hose whips), and the appropriate
hose stop collet are installed and set up properly. They
must be veried, secured, tested, and performance
conrmed before operating at high pressure.**
• Ensure the doors of the AUTOBOX® (ABXS-3L) Hose Tractor are
closed and securely latched.
• Test the Controller before operating the AUTOBOX
®
(ABXS-3L)
Hose Tractor with high pressure water to verify the control valves
move the hose in the intended direction, and that the high pressure
dump valve and hose clamp are working properly.
• Ensure that Operators never connect, disconnect, or tighten
hoses, adapters, or accessories with the high pressure water
pump unit running.
• Ensure no personnel are in the hydroblasting zone.
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
