SECTION 100-SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Farr relies on the skills and expertise of its customer and any consulting engineers and/or installing
contractors hired by that customer to properly design and install the dust collection system of which Farr
equipment is a part. It is the responsibility of the end user of this equipment to take the necessary
precautions to minimize the inherent risks associated with combustible dust.
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Refer to Section 340 of this
manual if you have an explosive dust. Read this manual thoroughly and comply with the precautionary
statements relative to worker safety. Precautions must be taken to ensure that all electrical/air
connections and regulation devices are installed and operating properly.
100.1 Understand Signal Words and Symbols
The symbols shown below appear on the equipment to alert you of potential hazards. When you see
these symbols you must read, understand, and heed the information that accompanies
them.
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100.2 Warning Decals and Guards
This piece of equipment contains several warning decals located in many different locations. It is the
owner/operator's responsibility to maintain the integrity of these decals and to ensure that all operators of
the equipment are aware of them and understand their meaning. Replacement decals are available free
of charge from your Farr Service Representative, or by calling Farr direct at 1-800-479-6801. Part
numbers for these decals are listed in the spare parts list in section 700.
This piece of equipment may contain one or more safety guards to protect the operator(s) from injury. It
is the owner/operator's responsibility to maintain the integrity of these guards and ensure that they are in
place when the equipment is in operation.
WARNING!
DO NOT attempt to operate or maintain this piece of equipment until you have read and thoroughly
understood all of the safety information contained in this manual. All such information must be taken
seriously. This piece of equipment contains moving parts and potential pinch points, which can cause
serious injury or death. If you do not understand anything in this manual, seek assistance from your
supervisor before operating this equipment. DO NOT attempt to operate this equipment with out factory-
installed guards. Replace damaged guards.
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See NFPA 654
Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and
handling of Combustible Particulate Solids.
And NFPA 68
Guide for Venting of Deflagrations.
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided may result in death or
serious injury
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which
may, if not avoided, result in
nor or moderate injury and
or property damage.
Indicates a potential hazardous
situation, w hich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates the presence of an
electrical power source,
which could result in death,
personal and /or property
damage.
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