Operating and Assembly Instructions – A.B.S. Flexilo
TROUGH for wood pellets
Safety Information
Subject to technical change
Issue 09/2016
Page 6 of 33
©A.B.S. Silo- und Förderanlagen GmbH
2 Safety Information
Please observe the following safety information!
2.1 General safety information
Danger to life in the event of a dust explosion caused by electrostatic discharge
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The filling nozzle and frame of the silo must always be connected to the potential
equalization system of the building in order to prevent build-up of static electricity. If
several pipe segments are connected to one filling line, all of the connections must be
interconnected electrically to one another.
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The room where the silo is installed must not be hermetically sealed, since the
overpressure created during the filling process escapes into the storage room.
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An exhaust air opening of 200 cm² or rather according to VDI guideline 3464 in the
storage room is necessary. If necessary open a window during the filling process.
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Heating boilers and fuel supply systems need electricity to operate. Improper
installation can mean that life is endangered.
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When filling the silo with a tank truck, the boiler must always be switched off in time.
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Point out possible sources of danger to the customer. The currently valid fire
protection and VDI guidelines must be satisfied prior to start-up.
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In order to avoid hazards associated with improper handling of the system, have
installation, initial start-up and service performed only by suitably qualified personnel
in compliance with all applicable regulations and manufacturer's instructions.
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Use only metal piping with Ø DN 100 mm and a smooth inside edge for the extension
of the filling line (galvanized, without burrs or welding sputter; use of plastic pipes is
not allowed!).
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The filling-set and the filling hose of the tank truck should not be longer than 30 m.
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Keep the filling system within the building as short as possible in order to minimize the
physical load to which the pellets are subjected, thus keeping fines and powder
created by abrasion low. Avoid tight bends as much as possible!
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The fill coupling has to be accessible and unproblematicly reachable (without using
any ladders etc.) for the tank truck driver.
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Protect fabric silos from rodents
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Do not change any settings or make any modifications to the system; if these are
necessary, contact A.B.S. first to obtain approval.
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Knowledge of the operating instructions and maintenance procedures is a
prerequisite. Prior to start-up, please read these Operating Instructions carefully and
completely, and remember to observe the safety information in particular.
