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1. Safety considerations
The safety guidelines in this chapter are to
be read before using the separator. Serious
injuries or death could occur as a result of
misuse.
1.1 Designated use
1.1.1 Areas of Application
Oleopator separators are designed
to remove mineral light liquids from
wastewater.
Applications where mineral oils or mineral
light liquids are able to enter the sewer
system should have separator systems
connected downstream from drainage
collection points. Such applications include
petrol stations, parking lots, roadways, car
washes, engine washes, garages, vehicle
recycling, scrap yards, fueling stations, tank
pits and transformer stations.
Stormwater from areas where no light
liquids accumulate, such as roofs and
courtyards, should not be fed into
separator.
Separators should be installed such that
no light liquids can escape in the event
of backflow from the sewer or automatic
closure of the float. An automatic alarm
may be required. Regulations may vary by
state.
1.1.2 Limitations
The separators are not to be installed for
residential wastewater.
When delivering waste water into the public
sewer system, the local hydrocarbon limits
should be observed. Further treatment may
be required.
1.1.3 Foreseeable misuse
No substances that pollute the water or limit
the functionality of the separator should be
introduced into the separator.
This is particularly important in regard to:
•
wastewater containing feces,
•
wastewater containing animal or
vegetable greases,
•
wastewater in which a considerable
amount of stable emulsions is present.
1.2 Qualifications of personnel
All work performed on the separator
equipment is to be carried out by trained
personnel.
1.3 Personal safety equipment
Personal safety equipment is necessary for
a variety of works on the separator.
1.4 Responsibility of owner
The owner is responsible for complying with
the following points:
•
Only operate the separator according to
regulations and in proper condition
•
Ensure that function of protection
devices is not impaired
•
Adhere to a scheduled maintenance
program and immediately repair faults.
Only repair faults yourself if the
measures are described in these
operating instructions. Contact ACO for
all other measures
•
Inspect data plate on the separator for
completeness and legibility
•
Adequate personal safety equipment
must be available and used
•
Provide complete and legible operating
instructions at the separator’s site of
installation and training based on this
•
Only employ qualified and authorized
personnel.
Health & Safety
Safety instructions are intended to
prevent damage to equipment or injury to
personnel and must be read before any
maintenance is performed.
The separated oils and any vapors are
flammable and/or combustible so care
must be taken whenever the system is
opened.
•
All safety instruction labels must be
replaced if they become detached or
illegible.
•
Gas concentrations MUST be tested
before entering the separator;
breathing apparatus is recommended
for all personnel entering separator.
•
Safety lines, harness and radios/
whistles are advised if entering
separator.
•
Smoking and naked lights are
strictly forbidden anywhere in area
surrounding the system.
•
Installed devices (e.g. baffles,
inlet and outlet parts, coalescence
element, etc.) are intended for
operation of separator system and
are not load bearing - they must
not be used as steps, footholds or
resting places for cleaning equipment
etc.
•
The separator system is defined
as a zone 0 explosion hazard area.
Only authorized, properly trained,
personnel are permitted to perform
work on the electrical components of
the separator (where used).
•
Contact with wastewater containing
light liquids, e.g. during maintenance,
can lead to dry, irritated skin, skin
infections, headaches, dizziness,
nausea, vision problems, loss of
consciousness, and, in serious cases,
death. Ensure proper protective
clothing is used and immediately
wash any exposed skin.