摘要 |
A method of controlling entry of a bin entrant into a bin in which a bin sweep is located and controlling operation of the bin sweep by the bin entrant within the bin, the method including the steps of providing a system that includes a bin sweep, a human safe relay for removing power from the bin sweep, a Class II, Division 1 rated device that removes power from the bin sweep, motor safety controls to selectively energize and de-energize at least one motor of the bin sweep, an activation member with a predetermined stand-off distance from the bin sweep, and operating procedures that include a list of operations to be followed by the bin entrant and an entry attendant located outside the bin, the bin entrant and entry attendant performing the operations of the operating procedures. |