Chapter 5 Transport and Installation
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Installation
Follow the procedure below to install modules.
C AU T I O N
Wear appropriate protective clothing including a helmet, a safety belt, safety shoes, and safety gloves.
Use appropriate tools for tightening and loosening bolts and nuts, and handle them with due care.
Assemble modules on a stable surface in order to prevent them from falling over.
Use a chain or similar to prevent modules from falling over.
Be very careful not to trap your fingers between the module and diffuser parts.
As the modules are very heavy, when using forklifts and cranes make sure that all apparatus is
inspected and certified, and all operators are certified.
Do not climb on the modules.
1.
Receive and unload the modules.
Place module packages on a hard level floor not exposed to direct sunlight, humidity, rain, and
excessive temperatures. Never let them freeze.
2.
Open the packages.
Open the packages of both the membrane and diffuser parts of the modules. Be careful not to
damage the membrane modules when opening the packages.
3.
Check the products.
Check that elements and elbows have been correctly installed and that there are no loose bolts,
nuts, etc.
4.
Assemble the modules.
Assemble modules by connecting the membrane part and the diffuser part of each module and
attaching accessories to the module.
①
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Use a chain block or crane to lift up the membrane part to the top of the diffuser part.
②
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Align the lot numbers of the membrane and diffuser parts.
③
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Lower the membrane part onto the diffuser part.
Lower it carefully so as not to apply any impact to the membrane part.
④
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Align the tapped holes of both parts, and secure them with bolts.
Insert the bolts from underneath.
5.
Connect the air and filtered water hoses and the collecting pipe.
6.
Lift and place the modules.
Lift modules and place them by lowering them along the guide pipe of the tank (See Figure 5-6).
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