18. Always test overspeed trips and governor
ELECTRICAL SAFETY.--The prevention
mechanisms by following instructions in the
of accidents is possible. It is your job to
manufacturers' technical manuals. Never test the
recognize unsafe conditions and correct them.
overspeed trip by manually overriding the speed
Observing safety precautions helps keep your
control governor. When the overspeed trip does
equipment operating, helps your career in the
not function properly, no overspeed protection
Navy, and possibly determines whether or not you
exists.
survive.
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