GL0016P-02 Installation Guidelines for BioDisc
®
Units BF, BG, NF & NG
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the
equipment.
It is important that this document is retained with the equipment for future reference. Should the equipment be transferred
to a new owner, always ensure that all relevant documents are supplied in order that the new owner can be acquainted with
the functioning of the equipment and the relevant warnings.
Installation should only be carried out by a suitably experienced contractor, following the Guide-Lines supplied with the
equipment.
We recommend the use of a dust mask and gloves when cutting GRP components.
Electrical work should be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Sewage and sewage effluent can carry micro-organisms harmful to human health. Any person carrying out maintenance on
the equipment should wear suitable protective clothing, including gloves. Good hygiene practice should also be observed.
Covers must be kept locked.
Observe all hazard labels and take appropriate action to avoid exposure to the risks indicated.
The correct ongoing maintenance is essential for the proper operation of the equipment. Kingspan offer a range of
maintenance contracts, details on request.
Should you wish to inspect the operation of the equipment, please observe all necessary precautions, including those listed
below, which apply to maintenance procedures.
BioDisc units contain rotating machinery and associated drive chains or belts.
Ensure that you are familiar with the safe working areas and accesses.
Ensure that the working area is adequately lit.
The power supply to the equipment must be isolated at the control panel(s) before lifting the covers. Where a specific
maintenance procedure requires the equipment to be running with the covers off, all care must be taken to avoid contact
with moving parts and electrical components or conductors. Drive guards must be replaced and secured if removed during
maintenance.
Once power has been isolated, the control panel must be kept locked shut to avoid accidental re-connection whilst work or
inspection is being carried out.
Use only the designated access walkways. Do not walk on the cover or deep well safety mesh(es). Desludge port covers,
where fitted, must be replaced if removed.
Take care to maintain correct posture, particularly when lifting. Use appropriate lifting equipment when necessary. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times. Avoid any sharp edges.
Desludging should be carried out by a contractor holding the relevant permits to transport and dispose of sewage sludge.
The contractor must refer to the desludge instructions in the Operating Manual, a copy of which is fastened under the
covers.
