Vetter Leak Sealers
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4.
Application of Leak Sealers
This chapter gives you information about how Vetter leak sealers
are used.
When using leak sealers, observe the safety
instructions in Chapter 2 as well as the perti-
nent regulations for work protection and
safety, accident prevention regulations
(e.g. DGUV) and the general rules for technology.
4.1
Use of the acid protection covering
The special design of the acid protection covering permits storing
the ready-for-use leak sealing bag including the tension belts on
the emergency vehicle.
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Route
both
tension belts through the belt bushing slots or
the swivel eyes.
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The bag is stored in the acid protection covering, possibly
with an upholstery plate underneath, and secured with a Vel-
cro fastener. Please note that the valve connection should lie
in the flap!
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The tension belts are accommodated in the upper Velcro-fas-
tener pocket.
4.2
Preparing for operation
Wear the required protective gear and clothing suitable for the
task.
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Select and put on the personal protective equipment corres-
ponding to the degree of danger.
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Mark the work area.
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Ensure that only authorized persons are in the work area /
area of danger.
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Select the leak sealing bag/leak sealer according to the requi-
rements.
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In doing this observe the resistance chart and material resis-
tance chart.
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Check the leak sealing bag/the leak sealer and the accessories
to be used for completeness and for any forms of damage.
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Damaged leak sealing bags/leak sealers and accessories must
not be used!
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Inflation hose and controller must already be connected to
the leak sealing bag/leak sealer.
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Place the tension belts around the tank/container.
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Loosely close the leak position with the sealing bag / leak sea-
ler.
The simplified illustrations show
only one tension belt!
