20. START A PROGRAM
Switch on the main switch to supply electricity to the machine.
In case of steam heated machines open the gate valve to let the steam enter. To limit water hammering, open the gate valve slowly: from closed to open position in one minute time.
In case of gas heated machine open the gas interceptor valve.
Be sure that the emergency stop button (on the model equipped with this option) is in the correct position, that it has not been activated during last working cycle or during the transport.
Before to start the machine, safety devices need always to be tested (see the corresponding paragraph).
When the machine is starter, software release date and version are displayed.