Chapter 7
Maintenance
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7.1.2
DISMOUNTING THE PANEL
Single or several panels can be dismounted for maintenance and cleaning
work. Only two opposite panels may be dismounted at the same time. This
section describes the dismounting procedure of a single panel. Removal of
the second opposite panel is in the same way.
Requirement:
The K°Bloc was put out of operation, see chapter „Commissioning and
decommissioning, operation“ > „Decommissioning - maintenance“
(page 63).
The preparations for dismounting were carried out, see chapter „7.1.1
Preparations“ (page 67).
Before opening the K°Bloc, it must be ensured that a new original gasket
is available for each panel to be dismounted.
Before opening the K°Bloc it must be ensured that the lifting equipment
available for removing the panel is sufficiently dimensioned.
You must wear suitable protective clothing.
WARNING
Danger of injury due to hazardous flow media!
When using hazardous flow media (explosive, flammable, corrosive, toxic,
high pressure, very hot or very cold) in the K°Bloc, you may suffer serious
injuries.
Check the safety accessories fitted on the K°Bloc, see chapter „5.5.1
Optional safety accessories“ (page 51)!
Wear the prescribed safety equipment relevant for the flow medium in
question!
Wear your personal protective equipment during all work!
