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Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2017 5 GROW-DISK ™ Feed System General Safety Notes The assembly, installation, and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. • Safety notes and warnings in these instructions and on the system equipment must be followed. Failure to follow specified instructions may cause damage to equipment and/or personal injury or death. • All components in the GROW-DISK™ chain system must be transported and assembled properly. • System may only be operated if all the necessary emergency and alarm systems are connected and operational. • System must be maintained at regular intervals. • Only manufacturer-approved components and accessories may be operated in conjunction with the system. • A lockable main switch must be installed between the controls and the main power capable of shutting the system down. It must be ensured that the system cannot be turned on by a third party. • Before components in the feed system are opened, the chain must have come to a complete stop. • Work on the feed system may only be carried out with the corresponding safety equipment (work gloves etc.). • All system parts must be properly grounded to guard against electrical shock. • The system may only be operated if all components are closed (driving unit, deflector corner pieces, and feed receiving station). • The system must be switched off immediately if the conveyor chain is blocked. • In systems with two or more feed bins in a row, only one bin may dispense feed into the feed system. • The system can be started automatically using the controls. It must be ensured that no persons can reach into dangerous places with their hands. • The safety equipment may not be switched to inactive. • The feed system may only be repaired by persons who are authorized by the manufacturer. • These instructions are to be submitted to the system operator following successful assembly. • Always wear protective clothing and any applicable Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses and/or Ear Plugs) when working with the equipment. • Discarded materials, equipment, and boxes should be recycled in accordance with local and national codes. Note: System is to be wired in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical wiring codes. All wiring sizes and fuse capacities are to be sized according to applicable electrical code specifications or other regulations.