SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before use, read and follow the instructions in this manual.
In this document,
will be named by the word:
- "user": a properly trained person, physically able to maintain the tool and at
least 18 years old.
- "device": PAC 3000 MAC3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before any use, the potential user (s) of the pneumatic devices must:
- Have read and understood the safety and usage instructions described in this
document.
- Be aware of any local regulations.
Throughout the use, the potential user (s) of the pneumatic devices must:
- It is imperative to observe the safety and operating instructions in this
document.
- It is imperative to observe the instructions specific to the site or the place of
use.
Always use approved personal protective equipment.
Users and others present on the work area must wear personal protective
equipment including at least:
- Safety helmet.
- Hearing protection.
- Shockproof eye protectors (bezel, mask ...) with side protection.
- Respiratory protection device, if applicable.
- Protective gloves.
- Appropriate protective boots or safety shoes with non-slip soles.
- Resistant work overalls or similar fitted clothing (even in case of bad
weather) that covers the arms and legs.
In the work area, keep away any person who can not be considered as a user.
Do not wear rings, chain, bracelet, collar that can be snagged by moving
parts of the devices.
Do not use dangerous products for the maintenance or cleaning of
appliances: gas oil, gasoline or any volatile ingredient (risk of explosion).
ELECTRICAL APPEARANCE
The recommendations adopted for the general safety prescription of the tool,
are taken in NF 18-510.
This standard includes a set of requirements to protect against electrical risks
during construction, installation, operation and dismantling operations.
The tool has been designed to provide insulating power against leakage
currents.
Dielectric tests were conducted by an independent laboratory: up to
80KV in laboratory environment and up to 35KV in operation.
For the electrical aspect, several prescriptions are recommended:
-
An authorization B0, H0 is necessary. Indeed to be qualified to know the
electrical risks and to identify them, makes it possible to reduce a potential
accident.
- Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) using the equipment is
mandatory, to protect against electrical priming:
-Insulating gloves
- A helmet
- Glasses
-Safety shoe for effective isolation
- A blouse
Visual inspection of the cable is recommended (if there is a possibility of
viewing the cable), when the cable is damaged, a consignment is mandatory.
- A Network Intervention Authorization (AIPR) must be issued by the employer
to the performer in order to use the tool.
ELECTRICAL CAPACITATION
Empowerment is the recognition by the employer of the ability of a person
under their authority to perform a task safely in the face of electrical hazards.
Article 5.1.3 of NF 18-510 talks about the operating principle and the scope of
application:
For the purpose of this document, ENABLING is mandatory for:
-
Perform all OPERATIONS on WORKS or electrical installations or AROUND.
-
Survey the OPERATIONS on WORKS or ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS or
AROUND.
-
Unattended access to PREMISES AND ACCESS LOCATIONS RESERVED FOR
ELECTRICIANS.
SYMBOL CAPACITATION
Standard NF 18-510, defines the authorization symbols, in relation to the
voltage domain and the nature of the operations. The operations can be
performed in high voltage (HV) or low voltage (LV).
Above, the entitlements classification table, the framed gray part, is the user
part.
This table will allow the user to understand the acronym acronyms.
ELECTROSTATIC APPEARANCE
GENERALITY
In order to limit the risk of frictional discharge, in accordance with the UTE
C23-597 (2004) standard, it is advisable to provide an equipotentiality at the
nozzle, so an equipotential bonding must be provided.
IN ATEX AREA
The Electrostatic Hazard must be taken into consideration if there is an ATEX
Zone or working near the gas line:
- It is advisable during an intervention to ask the operator if there is
presence of ATEX zone. If this is the case, ask the DRPCE. (Explosion Protection
Document).
- The document DRPCE must contain the list of zones at risk of explosion, if
an intervention is planned in one of these zones, it is advisable to make sure
with the operator of the suppression of the ATEX.
GAS PIPING
In case of intervention near a gas line, a visual inspection must be carried out.
If in doubt about the condition of the gas line. It is important consignment the
gas line.
BEFORE COMMISSIONING
For the device check:
- The absence of cracks, cracks and flaking.
- That the nozzle is well saddled
- That all connections are properly tightened and in good condition.
- That the safety equipment is in place and in good working order.
For the compressed air connection hose check:
- That it is not cracked or does not present deep abrasions.
