GE ArcamEBM Spectra H, Installation Manual

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5
Safety
5 5..6 6..7 7 F Fiirre e--F Fiig gh httiin ng g M Me ea assu urre ess
5 5..6 6..7 7..1 1 F Fiirre e E Exxttiin ng gu uiissh he err
D DA AN NG GE ER R
Metal powder and its dust, especially if handled hot, is a potential risk of explosion and fire.
D DA AN NG GE ER R
The use of water or water-based extinguisher on metal fire can cause the water molecules to
crack and cause a Hydrogen explosion. Upon reaction with water, the metal fire forms flammable
gases. A metal fire burns with intense light and under strong heat development.
Consult local fire brigade for further recommendations and advice.
D Do o N NO OT T e exxttiin ng gu uiissh h m me etta all ffiirre ess w wiitth h::
• Foam
• Carbon dioxide
• Water
N No otte e
Arcam Field Service Engineers (FSE) visiting the site will NOT handle the equipment unless a
serviceable Class D
D Fire Extinguisher is available.
Fire extinguisher equipment for metal (EU - Class D) must be available in
the areas where metal powder is handled. If the EBM machine and PRS
cabinet are in different rooms, there should be one metal fire extinguisher
in each room.
E Exxttiin ng gu uiissh h m me etta all ffiirre ess w wiitth h::
• Extinguishers dedicated for metal fires (EU - Class D)
• Dry sand
• Common salt
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