Metso MP1000, Technical Reference Manual

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SECTION 0 - SAFETY
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MP SERIES CONE CRUSHER TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
It is recommend to equip the Crushing Plant with
manual fire extinguishing equipment. Legislation
and regulations about suitable equipment may vary
by country. Familiarize yourself with applicable
standards. Personnel must also be trained properly
to be able to use fire extinguishing equipment.
A trained person with sufficient fire extinguishing
equipment must be present during welding
maintenance work. Cold water on hot metal
surfaces may cause a violent explosion. Monitoring
after welding must be arranged as required by laws
and regulations. If no other regulations apply,
monitoring time is a minimum of one half hour.
Fire Hazards
– Do not smoke while refueling, or when
handling fuel containers.
– Shut off engine when refueling and use
extra caution if engine is hot.
– When pouring fuel into the tank, ground
the funnel or spout against the filler neck
to avoid static electric spark.
– Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel for
cleaning parts. Good commercial,
nonflammable solvents should be used.
– Do not smoke while using flammable
cleaning solvents. Whenever possible, use
non-flammable cleaning solvents.
– Do not let greasy, oily rags accumulate in
a poorly ventilated area. Store oily rags
and other combustible material in a safe
place.
– Never use an open flame to check fuel,
battery electrolyte or coolant levels, or to
look for hydraulic leaks anywhere on the
equipment. Use a flashlight. Know where
fire extinguishers are kept, how they
operate, and for what type of fire. Check
regularly, at least monthly, to be sure they
are in the working area.
– Do not weld or cause open flame in the
presence of flammable materials.
– In the event of a fire, shut down the
Crushing Plant, hydraulic power unit and
lubrication system if this can be safely
done. Warn other people in the area and
commence fire fighting activities
according to applicable rules. It is the
responsibility of the Owner to maintain
proper training and instructions in these
respects.
Know the location of first aid kits and know how to
use them. Know where to get emergency help.
Epoxy Versus Zinc
Many Crushing Plants require some type of
backing when replacing the crushing members.
Epoxy resin backing compounds have almost
completely eliminated the possibility of workers
being accidentally burned due to molten zinc either
spilling or exploding when it comes in contact with
wet surfaces. When epoxy backings are used, care
should also be taken when removing the liners with
a cutting torch. Do not use molten zinc as backing
material. Use epoxy only according to specific
instructions from the manufacturer.