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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety Instructions
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Amiad filtration products always operate as components in a larger system. It is essential for the system designers, installers and
operators to comply with all the relevant safety standards.
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Prior to installation, operation, maintenance or any other type of action carried out on the filter, read carefully the safety,
installation and operation instructions.
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During installation, operation or maintenance of the filter all conventional safety instructions should be observed in order to
avoid danger to the workers, the public or to property in the vicinity.
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Please note: The filter enters into a flushing mode automatically, without prior warning.
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No change or modification to the equipment is permitted without a written notification given in advance by the manufacturer or
by its representative, on the manufacturer’s behalf.
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Always observe standa
rd safety instructions and good engineering practices whilst working in the filter’s vicinity.
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Use the filter only for its intended use as designed by Amiad, any misuse of the filter may lead to undesired damage and may
affect your warranty coverage. Please consult with Amiad prior to any non-regular use of this equipment.
Installation
General
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Install the filter according to the detailed Installation Instructions provided with the filter by the manufacturer and according to
the description given in this manual.
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Make sure to leave enough clearance so as to enable easy access for future treatments and safe maintenance operations.
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The user should arrange suitable lighting at the area of the filter to enable good visibility and safe maintenance.
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The user should arrange suitable platforms, ladders and safety barriers to enable easy and safe access to the filter without
climbing on pipes and other equipment. The user should verify that any platform, barrier, ladder or other such equipment is built,
installed and used in accordance with the relevant local authorized standards.
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Check and re-tighten all bolts during commissioning and after the first week of operation.
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Use only appropriate standard tools and equipment operated by qualified operators when installing, operating and maintaining
the filter.
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When installation is required in hazardous environment sites, underground or high above ground, make sure that the site design
and the auxiliary equipment are appropriate and that installation procedures are carried out in accordance with the relevant
standards and regulations.
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Ensure walking areas about the installation are slip free when wet.
Shipment and transporting
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Shipping and transporting the filter must be done in a safe and stable manner and in accordance with the relevant standards and
regulations.
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For shipping, lifting and positioning the filter, use only approved lifting equipment and authorized employees and contractors.
Electricity
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Electric wiring should be performed by an authorized electrician only, using standardized and approved components.
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Install a
lockable
main power cut-off switch close to the control panel.
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If due to site constraints, the control panel is installed without a clear line-of sight of the filter, an additional
lockable
power
disconnect cut-off switch should be installed near each filter unit.
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Installation of the filter should be performed so as to avoid direct water splashing on the electrical components or on the control
panel.
