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Utility Line Color
Refer to the following table for the proper utility line and the corresponding utility line color (USA and Canada).
Electric
Telecommunication, alarm or signal, cables, or conduit
Natural gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other gaseous or flammable
material
Sewer and drain
Drinking water
Reclaimed water, irrigation, and slurry lines
Temporary survey markings
Proposed excavation limits
Electrical Line Safety
WARNING
If you leave the seat of the machine or touch
any part of the machine when it is charged with
electricity, serious injury or death could result.
Do not leave the seat of the machine if the machine
is charged with electricity.
In the event of an electric strike that charges the machine, the
Zap-Alert Electric Strike alarm system will sound for as long
as the machine is charged with power.
Note: Immediately contact the proper emergency and utility
authorities to secure the area in the case that the machine is
charged and you cannot leave the seat of the machine.
Note: It is possible to strike a utility line without the machine
becoming charged.
•
The alarm will sound if the drill contacts an electrical
power source.
•
It is likely (but not always the case) that the power-source
interrupter or breaker will trip, but to ensure your safety,
consider that the machine may be conducting electricity.
•
Do not attempt to leave the machine.
Note: You will be safe as long as you do not leave the
seat of the machine.
•
Touching any part of the machine may ground you.
•
Do not allow another individual to touch or approach
the machine when charged.
•
The alarm may sound if a communication line is broken,
but until you are certain, you must consider the alarm to
be an electric strike.
Utility Line
Utility Line Color
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Pink
White
Gas Line Safety
WARNING
If you damage a gas line, an immediate explosion
and fire hazard could occur. Leaking gas is both
flammable and explosive and may cause serious
injury or death.
• Do not smoke while operating the machine.
• Shut off the machine and remove the key.
• Remove all individuals from the work area.
• Immediately contact the proper emergency and
utility authorities to secure the area.
Water Line Safety
If you damage a water line, a potential flood hazard
could occur.
•
Shut off the machine and remove the key.
•
Remove all individuals from the work area.
•
Immediately contact the proper emergency and
utility authorities to secure the area.
Communication Line Safety
Important: Refer to
communication line is damaged.
CAUTION
If you damage the fiber-optic cable and look into
the exposed highly-intense light, you may harm
your eyes.
• Shut off the machine and remove the key.
• Remove all individuals from the work area.
• Immediately contact the proper emergency and
utility authorities to secure the area.
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