Wallace & Tiernan SERIES V-2000, Manual

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WT.025.000.001.UA.IM.0614
CHLORINE HANDLING MANUAL
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EVOQUA W3T98244
Table Of Contents (Cont’d)
Handling Containers ................................................................ 3.6
Using Containers ...................................................................... 3.7
Piping ......................................................................................... 4
Piping Materials and Joints ...................................................... 4.1
Gas Piping Installation Requirements ...................................... 4.2
Liquid Piping Installation Requirements .................................. 4.3
Pressure Relief and Vent Piping Requirements ........................ 4.4
Valves ....................................................................................... 4.5
Pressure Gauges and Switches ................................................ 4.6
Pressure Relief Devices ............................................................ 4.7
Preparation for Use ................................................................. 4.8
Personnel Safety ........................................................................ 5
General .................................................................................... 5.1
Health Hazards ........................................................................ 5.2
Safety Precautions ................................................................... 5.3
Emergency Action Plans .......................................................... 5.4
Chemical Disposal Facilities ..................................................... 5.5
1 INTRODUCTION
This manual discusses the characteristics, storage and
handling of chlorine used with Evoqua Water Technologies
equipment. Chlorine is used with Evoqua Water Technologies
equipment primarily as a disinfectant in water or wastewater
treatment.
WARNING:
CHLORINE IS HAZARDOUS. TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH BY SUFFOCATION, READ THIS MANUAL
AND THE CHLORINE SUPPLIER’S PRECAUTIONS BEFORE
HANDLING OR CONNECTING CHLORINE TO EVOQUA
WATER TECHNOLOGIES EQUIPMENT.
WHEN WORKING WITH CHLORINE:
ENSURE THAT APPROVED, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AND PERSONNEL
ARE PROPERLY TRAINED IN ITS USE.
ENSURE THAT SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS VENTILA-
TION FANS AND BREATHING APPARATUS, IS INSPECTED
AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANU-
FACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE PLACARDS AND WARNING
SIGNS ARE IN PLACE AND PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN
THE AREAS WHERE THE GAS IS STORED.
IN CASES OF ACCIDENT:
USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT THE RESCUER
AND MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED, START ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IMMEDI-
ATELY.
IF HEART HAS STOPPED, START CPR (CARDIOPULMO-
NARY RESUSCITATION) IMMEDIATELY. IN ALL CASES,
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL GAS RELEASE:
KNOWLEDGEABLE DESIGN PERSONNEL SHOULD OVER-
SEE AND APPROVE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND
SUITABILITY OF THE SYSTEM FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM PERIODIC
INSPECTION TO ENSURE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF
THE EQUIPMENT.
MONITOR SAFETY PROGRAMS AND CONDUCT PERIODIC
TRAINING PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY ON EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS. SAFETY PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
LOCAL LAWS:
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE INFORMA-
TION IN THIS BOOK BE CONSTRUED AS SUBSTITUTING
FOR OR SUPERSEDING ANY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL
LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE STORAGE,
HANDLING, OR USE OF CHLORINE.