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WARNINGS
PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Non-slip footwear and waterproof clothing are recommended, particularly in
colder climates. Protective eyewear is not normally required, but there is some
water spray from the buckets when the root washer is first connected to the water
supply.
WET FLOORS
Provide non-slip flooring. Root washing inevitably results in water spills.
Carefully site the water hoses to prevent personnel tripping over them.
SUITABLE DRAINAGE
Drainage of some sort will be required for the root washer. In warm climates it
may make sense to site the root washer outside so that waste water can be used
for irrigation. In colder climates this may be impractical, in which case it is
doubly important to ensure that drainage is adequate.
When assessing the suitability of drainage arrangements indoors consider the
following:
Is a sump or settling tank required for removing the soil washings,
or can the drainage system tolerate the soil burden without
clogging? (The optional water tank type RWT may be sufficient)
Can soil washings be removed from the sump or tank safely
without he threat of mechanical damage to any local electrical
cabling?
Does the siting of the root washing equipment guarantee that the
delicate computer and scanning electronics are adequately
protected from condensation and high humidity? Refer to the
Hewlett Packard Installation Guide for the exact environmental
specifications for temperature and humidity. If in doubt, site the
scanner and computer in a separate air conditioned room.
Is the drainage adequate to prevent damage to the building structure?
