AHU - HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Manufacturers Responsibility
Fan section access -
All access doors allowing entry to the fan section are to be fitted
with one lockable door handle to prevent unauthorised access. Additionally these
doors are to display a suitable warning label.
Electric Heater access -
Non lockable lift off electric heater access panels are to
display a suitable electric warning label.
Specification -
Additional safety guards and features (such as driveguard, fan inlet
guards, bulkhead lights etc.) will be fitted when requested in the specification and
included within our quotation.
Humidifiers -
Copper steam pipework between humidifiers and distribution pipes
where installed by ourselves will be lagged to prevent exposure of hot surfaces. When
humidifier steam pipework installation is not carried out by ourselves it is the
installers‟ responsibility to ensure correct lagging.
Installers Responsibility
Installation -
Unless otherwise specified by ourselves this product is supplied with
the intention to be incorporated into other equipment or fitted into a ducted ventilation
system or similar suitable application. Some installations may require additional
safety parts to ensure safe operation. For example, fan fitted at the end of a ducted
system with the inlet or outlet open exposing the impeller/motor to unguarded access.
In this event the installer must fit a safety guard complying with current regulations.
Isolators -
Isolators are to be fitted locally to all fan motors and other electrical
components of the AHU to allow safe working on the equipment.
Humidifiers -
See “Humidifiers” section above.
End Users responsibility
All AHU‟s are despatched with keys tied to door handles, it is the responsibility of the
end user after hand-over to ensure that all keys are kept safe by a responsible person
and only issued to authorised personnel.
