SAFETY SUMMARY

TM 32-5985-342-14&P

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedures and therefore do not

appear elsewhere in this publication. These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply

during many phases of operation and maintenance.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Operating personnel must at all times observe all safety regulations. Do not replace components or make

adjustments inside the equipment with the electrical power supply connected. Although the 120-Vac, 50/60-Hz power

used in this equipment is not high voltage, it can, nevertheless, cause death or injury on contact. To avoid casualties,

always remove power before touching circuits.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

Under no circumstances should any person reach into or enter the enclosure for the purpose of servicing or

adjusting the equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of rendering aid.

RESUSCITATION

Personnel working with or near powered equipment should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation.

The following warnings appear in the text of this manual and are repeated here for reference.

WARNING

Do not use electric hoist to raise or lower personnel. Special safety interlocks and guards

required on personnel elevators are not provided. (Page 1-4)

WARNING

Immediate corrective action shall be taken if pier settling is evident. Request assistance from

civil engineers. (Page 5-9)

WARNING

Death or injury may result from contact with electrical connections. Disconnect power before

servicing any electrical equipment. (Pages 5-12, 5-15,7-2)

WARNING

The fumes of trichloroethane are toxic. Provide thorough ventilation whenever used. DO NOT

USE NEAR HEAT OR AN OPEN FLAME. Trichloroethane is not flammable, but exposure of the

fumes to an open flame or hot metal forms highly toxic phosgene gas, which can injure

personnel if inhaled. (Pages 5-15, 74, 7-5, 76)