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Health & safety precautions
Reading the full technical manual prior to installation is important. Retain this document for the
lifetime of the product and in the event of a change of ownership of the site, transfer to the new
owner. As health and safety are of vital importance, the following aspects are critical:
Precaution
Prior to installing, please consider the finished garden level. If you envisage that a
manhole riser/extension may be required to ensure manhole cover remains above finished
ground level, the plant must be installed with the appropriate excavation foundation and
backfill to accommodate the riser. Please refer to section 5.10, ‘Risers.’
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General
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It is important that all of the information contained in this manual be adhered to at
all times.
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Treated wastewater is not suitable for human consumption.
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It is important that locks be fitted to the manhole cover to prevent accidental access.
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Manholes are rated to 125kg and are for pedestrian use only.
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Never enter a tank unless qualified to do so.
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Do not use naked flames in the vicinity of the tank due to the danger of combustion.
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The manhole covers shall never be left off of an unattended tank. Always lock the
covers of the plant when work gets completed.
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Sewage and sewage effluent can carry micro-organisms and gases harmful to human
health. Any person carrying out work on the Vitae must be appropriately trained.
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Suitable protective clothing; including gloves, goggles should be worn at all times.
Always remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment after working with
sewage treatment plants. Wash hands and face prior to eating, drinking or smoking.
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Lock all manhole covers for safety. Tanks are supplied with three locking points, as
shown below. All points should be locked with a suitable locking device to prevent
unauthorised access. Locks do not come supplied.
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Electrical maintenance
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All electrical work is to be carried out by a qualified electrician using suitable
materials for the application.
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Do not open the Tricel Vitae’s electrical unit cover without firstly isolating the mains
power.
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Electrical work must be carried out strictly to the manufacturer’s instructions and to
the relevant national rules for electrical installations.
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When working with machinery/electrical equipment, the proximity of water shall be
noted. Electrical equipment shall not be wet when working with it.
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There is the potential danger of falling into the tank during desludging while manholes
may be open – take all necessary safety precautions when desludging.
