3 Safety
This manual covers the product program for Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer HPM-M15 and HPM-S15.
3.1
General hazards
The machine is not dangerous in itself, provided that it is used as intended. To prevent injury to people and damage to the
machine, it must only be operated as intended. However, the manufacturer is unable to foresee dangers that may result from
installing or combining the machine with other machines. The machine operator must observe the safety instructions when
operating the machine. The machine may only be operated by authorised, trained operators. The machine may only be
commissioned when fully installed.
3.2
Intended use of the machine
The machine is used for wetting and dispersing powder in fluids and also for blending fluids in fluids. The machine is suitable
for producing products with viscosities up to 500 mPas, based on the viscosity at the powder mixer impeller in the case of
Newtonian products.
To protect the mixing tools against damage by foreign objects, e.g. screws, stones, pieces of wood, etc., we recommend the
use of suitable measures to prevent such objects from entering the machine. The safety mesh provided is one such measure
and should be used at all times. Place the safety mesh in the funnel before introducing the powder.
3.3
Protective measures
Operator’s duty of care
The machine (including the sub-assemblies) has been designed and built taking into account a risk analysis and after careful
selection of harmonised standards and other technical specifications to be observed. It therefore conforms to the state of the
art and provides maximum safety in operation.
However, the safety of the machine in practice can only be achieved if all the necessary measures are adopted for this purpose.
It is part of the machine operator’s duty of care to plan these measures and monitor their implementation.
In particular, the operator must make sure that:
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the machine is only used as intended
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the machine is only operated if it is in perfect working order and, in particular, the functioning of the safety devices is
checked regularly
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the necessary personal protection for operating, maintenance and repair personnel is both available and worn
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the operating instructions are always legible and complete versions are available at the place where the machine is installed
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only duly qualified and authorised personnel operates, maintains and repairs and the machine
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this personnel is instructed regularly in all relevant issues relating to health and safety in the workplace and protection of the
environment and is also familiar with the operating instructions and the safety information contained in those instructions
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safety and warning information on the machine is not removed and it is legible
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