Chapter 4
Important safety information
K°Bloc – Fully welded plate heat exchangers - English Version 2.2 - 01.2016
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Residual hazards on the K°Bloc and measures
Hazard
Cause
Measure
Danger of injury
The K°Bloc is heavy. If
it falls over or falls down
during transport,
persons may be killed
or seriously injured.
Transport the K°Bloc to its
intended position with the trans-
port packaging if possible.
Use sufficiently dimensioned lifting
equipment exclusively for hand-
ling the K°Bloc at the place of
installation.
Never stand underneath
suspended loads and keep other
persons away.
For opening the K°Bloc,
the panels on the longi-
tudinal sides of the
K°Bloc must be
removed. This involves
danger of injury due to
the high weight of the
panels.
Secure the heavy panels so they
will not fall over or fall down when
opening the K°Bloc.
Damage to the K°Bloc Vertical K°Bloc units
may tip over easily.
Put up a K°Bloc delivered in a
horizontal position only directly
before it is installed.
Secure the upright PHE against
tipping over by bolting it to the
ground.
Remove the lifting devices used
only after the K°Bloc has been
fastened to the ground.
Hazardous flow
media
The use of dangerous
flow media (explosive,
flammable, caustic,
toxic) involves danger
of chemical burns, fire
burns or intoxication.
Wear suitable protective clothing
when working on the K°Bloc.
Ensure that the K°Bloc is depres-
surized and empty prior to
opening.
Danger of frostbites
or burns.
The flow media may be
colder than 0 °C and
hotter than +50 °C.
Protect persons by providing a
protection against accidental
contact.
Provide warning signs warning of
frostbite and burns.
