Armfield Instruction Manual
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Electrical Safety
The equipment described in this Instruction Manual operates from a mains voltage
electrical supply. It must be connected to a supply of the same frequency and voltage
as marked on the equipment or the mains lead. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician or contact Armfield.
The equipment must not be operated with any of the panels removed.
To give increased operator protection, the unit incorporates a Residual Current
Device (RCD), alternatively called an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker, as an integral
part of this equipment. If through misuse or accident the equipment becomes
electrically dangerous, the RCD will switch off the electrical supply and reduce the
severity of any electric shock received by an operator to a level which, under normal
circumstances, will not cause injury to that person.
At least once each month, check that the RCD is operating correctly by pressing the
TEST button. The circuit breaker
MUST
trip when the button is pressed. Failure to
trip means that the operator is not protected and the equipment must be checked and
repaired by a competent electrician before it is used.
Hot Surfaces and Liquids
The unit incorporates a pumped electric water heater, and is capable of producing
temperatures that could cause skin burns.
Before disconnecting any of the pipes or tubing:
Stop all the pumps.
Leave time for the water to cool.
Check that the temperature is at a safe level.
Do not touch any surfaces close to ‘Hot Surfaces’ warning labels, or any of the
interconnecting tubing, whilst the equipment is in use.
Chemical Safety
Details of the chemicals intended for use with this equipment are given in the
Operation section. Chemicals purchased by the user are normally supplied with a
COSHH data sheet which provides information on safe handling, health and safety
and other issues. It is important that these guidelines are adhered to.
It is the user’s responsibility to handle chemicals safely.
Prepare chemicals and operate the equipment in well ventilated areas.
Only use chemicals specified in the equipment manuals and in the
concentrations recommended.
Follow local regulations regarding chemical storage and disposal.
