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Safety Instructions
6.
General Safety Instructions
1.
Amiad filtration products always operate as components in a larger system. It is essential for the system
designers, installers and operators to comply with all the relevant safety standards.
2.
Prior to installation, operation, maintenance or any other type of action carried out on the filter, carefully read
the safety, installation and operation instructions.
3.
During installation, operation or maintenance of the filter, all conventional safety instructions should be observed
in order to avoid danger to the workers, public or to property in the vicinity.
4.
Please note: The filter enters backwashing mode automatically, without an early warning.
5.
No change or modification to the equipment is permitted without a written approval given in advance by the
manufacturer or by its representative, on the manufacturer’s behalf.
6.
Always observe standard safety instructions and good engineering practices whilst working in the filter’s vicinity.
7.
Use the filter only for its intended use as designed by the manufacturer. Any misuse of the filter may lead to
undesired damage and may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult with the manufacturer prior to any
non-regular use of this equipment.
7.
Installation Safety Instructions
General
1.
Install the filter according to the detailed installation instructions provided with the filter by the manufacturer and
according to the description given in this manual.
2.
Make sure to leave enough clearance to enable easy access for future treatments and safe maintenance
operations.
3.
The user should arrange suitable lighting around the area of the filter to enable good visibility and safe
maintenance.
4.
The user should arrange suitable platforms, ladders, and safety barriers to enable easy and safe access to the filter
without climbing on pipes or other equipment. The user should verify that any platform, barrier, ladder, or other
such equipment is built, installed, and used in accordance with the relevant local authorized standards.
5.
Check and re-tighten all bolts during commissioning and after the first week of operation.
6.
Use only appropriate standard tools and equipment operated by qualified operators when installing, operating,
and maintaining the filter.
7.
When installation is required in hazardous environment sites, underground or high above ground, make sure that
the site design and the auxiliary equipment are appropriate and that installation procedures are carried out in
accordance with the relevant standards and regulations.
8.
Ensure walking areas about the installation are slip free when wet.
Shipment and transporting
1.
Shipping and transportation of the filter must be done in a safe and stable manner and in accordance with the
relevant standards and regulations.
2.
For shipping, lifting and positioning of the filter, use only approved lifting equipment and authorized employees
and contractors.
