Operating manual BDC-654
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3. Safety
Before operating the machine, the personnel must be familiar with the safety instructions
given in this manual.
Keep this manual near to the machine, so that it may always be consulted.
Safety precautions – general
It should
only
be used for removing
inflammable dust or substances
.
The unit should not be used near flammable gasses or substances.
The BDC-654 must
not
be applied for
carcinogenic or asbestos substances.
The voltage on the identification plate must comply with the power supply.
Do not use the unit when it is damaged.
Do not use damaged extension cables.
Do not pull the power supply cable over sharp edges, fold the cable or clamp it.
Never use this machine for sucking water or liquids.
Acids, acetone or solvents can damage the machine.
During a standstill of the machine, pull out the plug.
Don’t pull out the power supply cable out by the wire, but by the connector.
Use only original Blastrac parts.
The dust collector must be yearly overhauled by a skilled technician.
Safety precautions – with regard to transport
When transporting the dust collector do so in such a manner that damage due to
the effects of the use of force or incorrect loading and unloading is avoided.
Before the dust collector is removed from the hazardous zone, take precautions to
prevent dust from escaping. Always close the inlet of the dust collector with the
appropriate plug.
Safety precautions – with regard to maintenance
To allow the user to carry out maintenance operations, the dust collector must be
disassembled, cleaned and inspected as far as reasonably possible, without
causing hazards for the maintenance staff or other people.
The suitable precautions include decontamination before disassembling the dust
collector, adequate filtered ventilation of the exhaust air from the room in which it
is disassembled, cleaning of the maintenance area and suitable personal
protection.
The external parts of the dust collector must be decontaminated by cleaning and
vacuuming methods, de-dusted before being taken out from the hazardous zone.
All parts of the dust collector must be considered as contaminated when they are
removed from the hazardous zone and appropriate actions must be taken to
prevent dust from dispersing.
When maintenance or repair procedures are carried out, all the contaminated
elements that cannot be properly cleaned, must be destroyed.
