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3. Safety
Before operating the machine, the personnel must be familiar with the safety instructions given in this manual.
Keep this manual near to the machine, so that it may always be consulted.
Safety precautions – general
It should
only
be used for removing
not-inflammable dust or substances
.
The unit should not be used near flammable gasses or substances.
The BDC-99 must
not
be applied for
carcinogenic or asbestos substances.
Do not use the unit when it is damaged.
Do not use damaged extension cables.
Do not pull the power supply cable over sharp edges, fold the cable or clamp it.
Never use this machine for sucking water or liquids.
Acids, acetone or solvents can damage the machine.
During a standstill of the machine, pull out the plug and turn main switch.
Don’t pull out the power supply cable out by the wire, but by the connector.
Use only original Blastrac parts.
The dust collector must be yearly overhauled by a skilled technician.
Safety precautions – with regard to transport
When transporting the dust collector do so in such a manner that damage due to the effects of the use
of force or incorrect loading and unloading is avoided.
Before the dust collector is removed from the hazardous zone, take precautions to prevent dust from
escaping.
Safety precautions – with regard to maintenance
To allow the user to carry out maintenance operations, the dust collector must be disassembled,
cleaned and inspected as far as reasonably possible, without causing hazards for the maintenance staff
or other people.
The suitable precautions include decontamination before disassembling the dust collector, adequate
filtered ventilation of the exhaust air from the room in which it is disassembled, cleaning of the
maintenance area and suitable personal protection.
The external parts of the dust collector must be decontaminated by cleaning and vacuuming methods,
de-dusted before being taken out from the hazardous zone. All parts of the dust collector must be
considered as contaminated when they are removed from the hazardous zone and appropriate actions
must be taken to prevent dust from dispersing.
When maintenance or repair procedures are carried out, all the contaminated elements that cannot be
properly cleaned, must be destroyed.
These elements must be disposed of in sealed bags according to the applicable regulations and in
accordance with the local laws governing the disposal of such material.
This procedure must also be followed when the filters have to be disposed.
Compartments that are not dust-tight must be opened with suitable tools and thoroughly cleaned.
