Good Connections Magazine

G O O D CO N N E C T I O N S | S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 8 P roduct manuals are an essential aid in oper ating, maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment safely. Besides being trained in properly using the equipment, operators should also review the accom- panying manual before working on any machine. This will help ensure safe and productive operation of the equipment. Another benefit of any product manual is that it gives maintenance personnel a wealth of information they can use to minimize downtime and maximize production effi- ciency. Each manual provides a maintenance schedule and instructions for servicing the machine. Alpine's manuals also incorporate visual aids to highlight not only how, but when and where, to perform preventive maintenance on the equipment. Manual Contents All Alpine product manuals include: • Safety reminders • Parts list • Equipment specifications • System overview • Detailed operating instructions • Maintenance procedures • Troubleshooting tips Every manual begins with a safety page describing the machine's potential hazards. Safety cautions are also high- lighted throughout the manuals to promote awareness and help facilitate safe equipment operation. Maintenance personnel will feel more at ease when servicing Alpine equipment, as our safety instructions are detailed in tandem with the maintenance steps. Each manual also contains a section describing how to diagnose and resolve issues to get equipment back up and operating as quickly as possible. While machines can break down, fixing them quickly is essential in maintaining production output. Alpine's manuals include a list of common wear parts to simplify the parts ordering process and ensure that replacement parts are delivered in a timely manner. A list of recommended items that customers should keep onsite is also included. These typically are either common replace ment parts or long-lead-time assemblies. Maintaining a sufficient stock of these components will help keep your equip ment operating and reduce the risk of prolonged downtime. Redesigned Manuals In recent months, the Alpine Equipment team has spent considerable time and effort enhancing both the content and layout of Alpine's Equipment product manuals. The newest manuals cover the ALS 4.0 linear saw, AutoMill HP component saw and AutoSet C4 automated table system. We are confident that customers will find our manuals to be a valuable resource for training new equipment operators, as well as enhancing the knowledge of current operators. Alpine's manuals are now available in English, Spanish (Mexican) and French (Canadian). To obtain copies of these manuals, call Alpine Customer Service at (800) 521- 9790. Reducing the learning curve for operators and increasing the maintenance staff's skills will continue to help provide a safer and more productive working environment in the plant. n Scott Adinolfi joined Alpine in 2014 and is responsible for managing a variety of equipment marketing and engineering projects. He is based in the Vernon Hills, Illinois, office. PLANT PRODUCTIVITY SAFETY TIP The Lockout/Tagout process prevents the unexpected startup of a machine and the potential for serious injury. The process is mandatory before starting work on any piece of equipment. Remember to isolate all types of energy, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and gravity. After completing the Lockout/Tagout process, be sure to verify the dissipation of all energy. Free copies of Alpine's Equipment Safety Precautions guide are available by calling Alpine Customer Service at (800) 521-9790. Product Manuals Enhance Plant Safety and Output By Scott Adinolfi, Marketing Specialist, Alpine

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