Chapter 4
Important safety information
K°Bloc – Fully welded plate heat exchangers - English Version 2.2 - 01.2016
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4.2 SAFETY INFORMATION
4.2.1
INFORMATION ON TRANSPORTATION AND SETTING UP
A safety-conscious approach by personnel and acting with foresight avoids
dangerous situations while setting up and connecting the K°Bloc.
The fundamental rules below apply to transportation:
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Transportation may be carried out only by personnel that is qualified to
perform this task.
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Access for unauthorized persons must be blocked. If necessary, signs
focussing the attention to the transport must be put up.
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Moving parts must be properly safeguarded.
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Suitable and flawless lifting equipment (crane, ...) and load holding
devices (shackles and round slings, ...) must be used for all transporta-
tions.
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The transportation has to consider the weight of the K°Bloc and the posi-
tion of the point of gravity.
Prepare the K°Bloc for transportation as follows:
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Secure the K°Bloc against slipping off and tipping over, observe the posi-
tion of the point of gravity.
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Secure any moving parts.
Observe the following information during transportation:
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Accident prevention regulations and local regulations.
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No persons are allowed underneath suspended loads.
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Use lifting equipment only in the specified way.
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Lifting equipment must be designed and approved for the weight of the
K°Bloc.
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Use only lifting equipment if in flawless condition.
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Fasten the load holding devices only at the described points.
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Transport the K°Bloc carefully. Do not lift, push or support the unit on
any sensitive parts.
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Protect the K°Bloc and the lifting equipment against damage.
