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856 827 R. 06/18
SAMOA Industrial, S.A. · Pol. Ind. Porceyo, I-14 · Camino del Fontán, 831 · 33392 - Gijón - Spain · Tel.: +34 985 381 488 · www.samoaindustrial.com
2018_06_26-13:00
EN
DESCRIPTION
In accordance with the new European (Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6)
emission standards, the new commercial vehicles are equipped
with a system of reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOX) using
selective catalytic reactor (SCR). The formation of NOX derives
from the process of combustion of fuel (diesel oil) due to the
high temperatures reached in the combustion chamber, that is
in the engine; these temperatures favour the combination of
oxygen with nitrogen, both compounds present in the
combustion.
In order to reduce the concentrations of NOX, which would be
bound to pollute the atmosphere, the aqueous solution with
high purity urea at a concentration of 32.5% (AdBlue
®
), is
injected, through a series of automated devices, between the
engine and the catalytic converter.
AdBlue
®
acts by decomposing into ammonia and CO2; once
reached the catalytic converter, the ammonia reacts with the
NOX giving rise to two harmless substances present in the
atmosphere in significant quantities: elemental nitrogen and
water.
MANUAL: FEATURES
SAMOA has developed a line of polyethylene tanks for the
transport of AdBlue
®
/DEF/Urea. These substances are not
classified as dangerous goods according to ADR, therefore their
transport should not be subject to specific restrictions.
All tanks are made of linear polyethylene, a material that ensures
excellent resistance against shocks, temperature, chemical and
atmospheric agents. The range of the tanks consists of several
models that differ depending on the capacity.
Below is a list of the models in order of increasing capacity:
Below is a list of the models in order of increasing capacity:
- 309201 - 560311 (110 l).
- 560312 (220 l).
- 560313 (440 l).
All tanks are equipped with:
- Filler cap
- Safety valve
- Transfer unit
- Automatic or manual nozzle
- Vacuum lifting handles and housings for positioning fixing
belts to the base plate.
This manual, delivered by SAMOA together with the tank wants
to give the user an overview of the main legal and operational
advice to address all the different situations of use of containers
properly (mostly on the road) of containers.
The user should read it carefully before using the tank in order
to avoid inappropriate behaviour from which objective situations
of danger, or at least not complying with current regulations
could derive, and as such subject to penalties, even serious ones,
by the competent authority.
To the knowledge of the technical aspects that SAMOA intended
to highlight with this manual, user will still have to match the
utmost caution in the road driving, aware that any accidental
situation may unfortunately occur, the presence of dangerous
goods can only aggravate the consequences.
It is therefore recommended:
- Driving only if in psycho–physical conditions not
affected by alcohol, drugs, medicines, or by exhaustion
or disease.
- To drive cautiously, moderating the rate within the
limits imposed by signage, and avoiding any risky
manoeuvre.
The manual should be available for reading and consultation, in
particular for the competent parties, to any person assigned to
carry out one of the operations listed below:
-
Installation on vehicle (connection of electrical, grounding)
-
Filling
-
Refuelling
-
Maintenance
-
Disposal and/or demolition
Each operator will undertake the activities of competence
only after reading this manual carefully and fully
understanding its contents, with particular reference to
warnings and bans highlighted.
CONTENT AND RECIPIENTS
CONSERVATION
This manual must be kept perfectly intact and in an easily
accessible place for the duration of the useful life of the tank,
available to operators for consultation where necessary; you must
deliver it to anyone who needs to succeed in any capacities in
managing or using it (eg. in case of sale).
In case of loss or deterioration of the manual, even if only partial,
it is the user’s responsibility to rebuild document integrity by
forwarding duplicate request to SAMOA, indicating the serial
number of the manual (stamped on the nameplate).
SYMBOLS ADOPTED
Important instructions, where non–compliance
determines safety levels reduction. The symbol is also
used stress advice or procedures where non compliance
could determine damage to the tank or serious
regulatory failures.
Important instruction whose non–observance can lead
to serious situations of danger for the operator and/or
exposed persons.
Danger to life due to explosion. The symbol is used
exclusively for dissuasive purposes against any risky
behaviour, in certain exceptional situations.
Important prohibition, where non–compliance can lead
to an immediate danger for the operator and/or
exposed persons.
Useful notes regarding the tank technical specifications
and/or instructions for its best use, and/or clarifications
by SAMOA about technical or contractual aspects.
REFERENCES
References to characteristic parts of the tank are usually followed,
in parenthesis, by the number corresponding to the position
they occupy in the particular descriptive photographs of (pag. 6)
and related key.
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