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5.6.
Safety instruction
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The following subsections describe any risks associated with handling the UV lamp and safety
precautions:
a.
Ozone(O3)
The UV lamp generates Ozone which is normally exhausted to the atmosphere. If a strong smell of
Ozone is detected check the ducting for any leakages.
Ensure that the installation is airtight and if any ozone filters are fitted, make sure they are changed
according to the maintenance schedules in the GEW installation manual.
b.
Mercury (Hg)
Small quantities of Mercury are present in UV lamps, it is a toxic substance and must be handled with
care. After handling the UV lamp make sure to
ALWAYS
wash your hands afterwards.
Broken lamps should be safely disposed of:
NOTE: Heavy rubber gloves must be worn at all times
•
Cover the mercury and broken glass with sand
•
Collect the waste mixture with dustpan and brush, and transfer it to a cardboard box or other
expendable container.
•
Always put the container in a thick plastic bag to protect any operator dealing with the waste.
Dispose of the bag in industrial waste containers or with local arrangements for disposal of
mercury.
c.
Ultra-violet Radiation (UVR)
UVR is harmful to skin and eyes and is present in the ranges UV-A,UV-B. UV-C and UV-V. The GEW
UV dryer has shielding to prevent any accidental exposure of the operator to UVR, nevertheless it is still
ESSENTIAL
to take care when operating the UV drying system.
•
Wear protective clothing and eye protection if prolonged exposure is unavoidable and avoid
prolonged exposure of your hands in the area along the light shields
•
Never look directly into the lamp head while the lamp is on
•
Ensure that the shielding is kept in place at all times and is properly adjusted
d.
High temperatures
High temperatures occur inside the UV dryer. Before attempting to remove or open any lamp head allow
the dryer to cool from full power for five minutes.
