Owner manual
2-14 Safety
2.10 Lockout of Electrical and Pneumatic Energy
Axiom X-1000 Series Dispensing System electrical and pneumatic components have been designed in
accordance with industry-wide safety standards. However, precautions must still be taken whenever
personnel may be exposed to the unexpected power-up and pressurization of the equipment or release of
hazardous electrical or pneumatic energy during any of the following operations:
• Inspection and Maintenance of Equipment
• Tooling Changes
• Servicing
WARNING! All personnel working on or near the dispensing system should know the location
of all electrical power supply sources.
WARNING! CAUTION!
Lock out and tag out electrical power and pneumatic pressure when performing
service or maintenance work on the dispensing system. Failure to do so could
cause serious injury to the user and/or serious damage to the dispensing system.
To lock out system power and pneumatic pressure:
NOTE This a recommended procedure. The lockout/tagout procedure at your facility
should be in accordance with local safety regulations.
1. Press the black off button on the operator’s console.
When the off button is pressed, the main air solenoid valve shuts off and all hazardous air
pressure inside the dispensing system is automatically released.
2. Switch the main circuit breaker
OFF (0).
3. Lock a keyed padlock or other locking device to the locking flange. See Figure 2-6.
The shackle of the locking device must have a diameter that will completely fill the hole
of the locking flange and prevent switching of the circuit breaker. This ensures the
dispensing system cannot be operated until the locking device is removed.
NOTE Only the technician who placed the lock on the dispensing system should remove
it at the completion of the task. If multiple personnel are performing work on a
dispensing system, a multiple lock out device should be used to ensure that
power cannot be turned on until all personnel have completed their tasks.
4. Attach a prominent warning tag to the locking device. See Figure 2-6.
This tag documents the name of the authorized technician taking the equipment out of
operation, the date, and other facility-required information. It is a warning to others that
the equipment cannot be put back into operation until the authorized technician has
removed the tag and the lock.