Porta Power
Porta Power
EDWARDS
Porta Power
Safety Instructions Manual
Original Instructions - PP02
07-2018
Safety Manual Table of Contents
1 General
Operator and Supervisor Information
Signal Word De nition
Signal Word Panel
2 Signal Word Panel - Machine Front
3 Signal Word Panel - Machine Back
4 Signal Words
Danger Panel
Warning Panel
Notice Panel
Additional Graphic Information
Operator and Supervisor Information
This is one of four manuals supplied with your machine.
• Installation Manual
• Safety Instructions Manual
• Operations Manual
• Maintenance Manual
READ ALL MANUALS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINERY. Operating
machinery before reading and understanding the contents of all four
manuals greatly increases the risk of injury.
Each of the four machine manuals describes ‘best practices’ in handling, installing, operating and maintaining your machine. The contents
of each manual is subject to change without notice due to improvements
in the machinery or changes in National or International standards.
All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form, in whole or
in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Edwards Manufacturing Company.
Keep all manuals close to the machine to allow for easy reference when
necessary.
Provide operators with suf cient training and education in the basic
functions of the machine prior to machine operation.
Do not allow for operation of the machine by unquali ed personnel. Edwards Manufacturing Company is not liable for accidents arising from
unskilled, untrained operation.
Do not modify or change the machine without written authorization from
Edwards Manufacturing Company. Unauthorized modi cation to a machine may result in serious operator injury, machine damage and will
void your machine warranty.
Never leave a powered machine unattended. Turn machinery OFF be-
fore walking away.
This machine is manufactured for use by able bodied and able minded
operators only. Never operate machinery when tired or under the in uence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not resell, relocate or export to a destination other than to the original
point of sale. Edwards has designed this machine to meet the standards of the original receiving country and is not liable for meeting any
governing body or performance standards beyond those of the original
receiving country.
Signal Word Definition
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in mild or moderate injury.
Indicates information considered important, but not
hazard related.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals
including Methyl Isobutyl Ketone which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings.
ca.gov.
WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gases created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, welding and other
construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry
products
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are speci cally designed
to lter out microscopic particles. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://www.p65warnings.
ca.gov/wood.
Signal Word Panel on Machine
Critical machine safety information is identi ed on signal word labels.
Labels are attached adjacent to the potentially hazardous locations of the
machine. Reference the Safety Instruction Manual for additional information regarding the potentially hazardous condition identi ed on the label.
Review ALL labels on the machinery, reference the operational precautions and safe operations sections within this manual before any
operation activity is initiated.
Failure to read and understand the signal word labels af xed to the
machinery may result in operator death or injury.
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Signal Word Panel • Machine Front
Read, understand, and follow all labels shown on the machine and
described in the:
• Safety Instructions Manual
• Installation Manual
• Operations Manual
• Maintenance Manual
Keep all manuals close for easy reference.
Trained and authorized personnel are to install, operate and
service this machinery. Do not allow for operation of the machine
by unqualified personnel.
Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times during
machinery operation.
DO NOT REMOVE, DESTROY OR
COVER THIS LABEL.
FLUID
INJECTION
HAZARD
Fluid under
pressure.
P.P.E.
Required
Hydraulic accessory
controls powered by
Porta Power.
24V POWER
LIMIT SWITCH
KEEPOUT
Hazardous
voltage inside.
PUSH BUTTON
Lockout
power before
servicing.
2
Signal Word Panel • Machine Back
3
Danger Panel Warning Panel
Electrical Hazard
This is the electrical hazard symbol. It
indicates there are dangerous high voltages present inside the enclosure of this
product. ONLY quali ed, authorized, maintenance, service or Certi ed Electricians
should gain access to electrical panel. Do
not operate this equipment from any power
source that does not match the voltage
rating stamped on the equipment. Refer to
the Manufacturer’s Identi cation Label for
operational requirements.
Lockout Power
Danger circuits are live. Lockout/Tagout the
upstream power source. Lockout/Tagout
machinery according to Employer procedures.
Voltage (Varies by consumer requirement)
Indication of operating power requirements.
This product should be operated only from
the type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identi cation label Installation
should be in compliance with applicable
sections of the National Electric Code.
Consult your local building code before
installing.
Wear Personal Protective
Equipment
To avoid physical hazard, always wear personal protective equipment. Wear protective eyewear, clothing, gloves, footwear,
head-gear and hearing protection while
operating or servicing this machinery.
Fluid Injection Hazard
Hydraulic hoses and cylinders are under
pressure. Pressurized uid can pierce skin
and cause severe injury. To avoid physical
hazard, always wear personal protective
equipment. Keep hands clear while operating. Lockout power before servicing.
Immediately replace guards after adjustment, repair or service.
Phase (Varies by consumer requirement)
Indication of electrical phase requirements.
This product should be operated only from
the type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identi cation label Installation
should be in compliance with applicable
sections of the National Electric Code.
Consult your local building code before
installing.
Horsepower (Varies by model)
Indication of horsepower requirements. This
product should be operated only from the
type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identi cation label Installation should
be in compliance with applicable sections
of the National Electric Code. Consult your
local building code before installing.
Hertz (Varies by consumer requirement)
Indication of electrical cycles per second.
This product should be operated only from
the type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identi cation label Installation
should be in compliance with applicable
sections of the National Electric Code.
Consult your local building code before
installing.
4
Notice Panel
Ironworker Operation
This manual outlines the basic functions
associated with typical Porta Power operations and is neither intended to create a
comprehensive list of, nor describe every
operation possible with a Porta Power.
DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT FOR
ANY PURPOSE NOT DESCRIBED IN THE
MANUALS. Hydraulic machines are dangerous and require extreme care and
caution in the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the machinery. Edwards Manufacturing Company
strongly suggests reading and understanding all manuals associated with
the machinery as well as obtaining certi ed, technical, industrial machinery
operations and maintenance training to
reduce the risk of injury. Regardless of
the contents of the machinery manuals
Edwards Manufacturing Company will
not be held liable for accidents caused
by lack of training.
Forklift Location
This machine is equiped with rated forklift movement points. Do not attempt to
lift the machinery by any other means.
Inappropriate movement of the machinery may result in serious operator injury,
machine damage and will void machine
warranty. Consult the installation manual
for equipment weight ratings. Provide
rated forklift and certi ed forklift operator
to move machinery to appropriate location.
Additional Graphic
Information
PE
‘Protective earth’, electrical grounding
location.
Safety Ground
Refer to Manuals:
Safety, Installation, Operations
and Maintenance
Manuals contain critical instructions
regarding proper procedures for your
machinery. Understand the contents of all
manuals thoroughly. Failure to follow proper
procedures may result in serious operator
injury, machine damage and will void your
machine warranty. Keep manuals close to
the machine for easy reference.
Wear Personal Protective
Equipment
To avoid physical hazard, always wear personal protective equipment. Wear protective eyewear, clothing, gloves, footwear,
head-gear and hearing protection while
operating or servicing this machinery.
Safety earth ground location.
Do Not Use Non-Approved
Lubricants
This machine requires lubrication of
moving mechanical parts (grease) and the
maintenance of hydraulic uids. Consult
maintenance manual for speci c lubrication
requirements and application or maintenance schedules.
Electric Motor Rotation (Above)
Identi cation of proper electrical motor
rotation.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic uids must be recycled as
required by local environmental law. Do not
dispose of by adding to the municipal waste
stream.
5
Additional Graphic
Information
Electronics
Electronic equipment must be recycled as
required by local environmental law. Do not
dispose of by adding to the municipal waste
stream.
Metal
Metal components must be recycled as
required by local environmental law. Do not
dispose of by adding to the municipal waste
stream.
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Porta Power
Porta Power
EDWARDS
Porta Power
Installation Manual
Original Instructions - PP01
07-2018
Installation Manual Table of Contents
1 General
Operator and Supervisor Information
Signal Word De nition
Signal Word Panel
2 Installation Requirements
Environmental Requirements at Work Station
Electrical Requirements at Work Station
Electrical Performance Speci cation
3 Installing the Porta Power
Receiving the Porta Power
Unpacking/Moving
Electrical Connection of the Porta Power
Installing the Porta Power
Starting Box Wiring
Powering Up the Porta Power
Operator and Supervisor Information
This is one of four manuals supplied with your machine.
• Installation Manual
• Safety Instructions Manual
• Operations Manual
• Maintenance Manual
READ ALL MANUALS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINERY. Operating
machinery before reading and understanding the contents of all four
manuals greatly increases the risk of injury.
Each of the four machine manuals describes ‘best practices’ in
handling, installing, operating and maintaining your machine. The
contents of each manual is subject to change without notice due to
improvements in the machinery or changes in National or International
standards.
All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form, in whole
or in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Edwards
Manufacturing Company.
Keep all manuals close to the machine to allow for easy reference
when necessary.
Provide operators with suf cient training and education in the basic
functions of the machine prior to machine operation.
Do not allow for operation of the machine by unquali ed personnel.
Edwards Manufacturing Company is not liable for accidents arising
from unskilled, untrained operation.
Do not modify or change the machine without written authorization
from Edwards Manufacturing Company. Unauthorized modi cation to
a machine may result in serious operator injury, machine damage and
will void your machine warranty.
Never leave a powered machine unattended. Turn machinery OFF
before walking away.
This machine is manufactured for use by able bodied and able minded
operators only. Never operate machinery when tired or under the in uence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not resell, relocate or export to a destination other than to the
original point of sale. Edwards has designed this machine to meet the
standards of the original receiving country and is not liable for meeting
any governing body or performance standards beyond those of the
original receiving country.