Le Maitre Ltd.
Salamander User Manual
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1.1.
Operational Guidance
The Salamander is only suitable for indoor use, or situations that meet the same
environmental conditions.
The machine must only be used vertically, secured in position, protected from
unauthorised interference, impact forces and vibration.
Any installation or repositioning should only be performed when the machine is cool,
disconnected from the mains supply and all data communication.
Changing canisters should only be performed when the machine is powered down,
the HSI
is cold
, and no other sources of ignition are present. Operator must check
no residual fluid
is present or alight
.
Safety distances must be given a priority when using the Salamander. This includes persons
in the performance area, and surrounding flammable objects. Minimum safety distances
are as follows:
o
Horizontal radius: 2 metres.
o
Vertical safety height: 8 metres for a single unit or 2 units coupled in a single location.
o
Vertical safety height: 10 metres if three or more units are coupled in a single location.
Full risk assessments must be made before use, and all relevant emergency failure
procedures must be immediately available, including qualified personnel, fire extinguishers
and first aid.
All operations should have undergone preliminary tests and rehearsal.
Always ensure it is possible to shut the machine down immediately in case of emergency.
Use of an Emergency Stop to interrupt mains supply is recommended.
Use only Le Maitre Chameleon Flame Fuel or Le Maitre Salamander Flame Fuel. Use of
alternate fuels might lead to unexpected behaviour.
