Safety code for construction
Many organizations, notably Hydro Québec and the CNESST require that construction equipment must be equipped with a range limiting device that blocks the system to avoid contact with electrical wires and any environmental obstacles. You thus have to conform to the « Safety code for construction ».
Did you know?
The electrical current of high voltage wires can easily be in contact with objects and people that are not located at a secure distance!
Distance to respect:
When jobs are carried out near power lines, all people, parts, equipment or machinery parts must be :
- More than 3m of the electrical lines that are less than 125 kV;
- More than 5m of the electrical line that are 125 to 250 kV:
- More than 8m of the electrical line that are 250 to 550 kV;
- More than 12m of the electrical line that are more than 550 kV.
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What is a range limiting device?
The range limiting device is a safety device and assistance for equipment operators. It is a monitoring device which supplies the operator precise indication on the positioning of the machine in respect to environmental obstacles which will protect the operator. It therefore limits the risk of the machine to come into contact with environmental obstacles (Electrical wires, walls, ceilings, etc.).
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Because simplicity + reliability = Security
In order to comply with the law, does not mean it needs to be a complicated task. The MEGA range limiting device is simple and easy to program. The Alltech Group recommends the 600 series for all excavation jobs.
The range limiting device MEGA 6000 is designed to program a height limit and a rotation limit (left, right). It is also possible to program multiple limits (optional) and to indicate the depth of the bucket (optional). The range limiting device series model 6000 was conceived for a use on many types of machines. It can be installed on all makes and models of equipment.
It adapts too many types of installations;
- Excavator
- Mini-excavator
- Backhoe
- Wheeled excavator
- Excavator double –boom
The range limiting device is an indispensable tool for your security while operating an excavator below electrical wires.
Yes, it’s the law, but above all it is for your security!
Contact your representative for further information