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© Munters AB, 2018
2. SAFETY ASPECTS
2.1 General
The safety of fans is assured by Munters in compliance with the safety requirements indicated by the CE label.
Equipment may only be used by personnel who know and apply the specific requirements given in the use and maintenance
manual and the more general instructions contained in various regulations for accident prevention and applicable legislation
regarding safety in the workplace, as well as other European Community directives incorporated by the member states
into their national legislation.
Knowledge and understanding of the manual and of the attached documents constitute an indispensable tool for reducing
hazards and promoting the safety and health of workers.
Safe functioning is assured only when the installation procedure and the instructions for use have been carefully followed.
The following points must be stressed:
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proper transport procedure must be followed;
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the maintenance operator must be kept informed on maintenance procedures (see also the ‘Gear Motor manual’
https://www.nord.com/cms/dk/documentation/manuals/details_1139/detail_42075.jsp);
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do not operate the fan without having it firmly fixed to the structure or without complying with the safety regulations
for the electrical connection in the local country of use;
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do not install the fan in places where there might be explosion hazards as described by EN 60079 rules;
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do not handle any material which might produce explosive powders;
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the emission of harmful particles and/or gases into the atmosphere must be within the limits determined by local
authorities;
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safety equipment necessary for the prevention of accidents at the mounting and operating site shall be provided
by the buyer in accordance with the regulations prevailing in the local country;
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fans should not be installed in places where children aged 14 years or less are present.
2.2 Installation
After transportation, prior to assembly and installation of the Breeze Fan, a verification of the package condition is required:
in case of any discrepancy or damage of the fan components, it is necessary to immediately notify the manufacturer or the
transporter.
WARNING
In order to prevent damage to the fan itself or risk to personnel, resulting from incorrect use, the
following points must be checked:
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the assembly and installation of the fan has to be carried out by specialized operators only;
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It is present an adequate support for installing the fan;
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A minimum distance of 1.2m must be left between the fan and any obstacles (see chapter 5.4);
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the fan must not be subjected to high horizontal winds such as those from another air circulator or near a large
opening;
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keep the minimum distance between two adjacent fans (see chapter 7.2)
The assembly of the fan has to be carried out in the following phases:
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pre-assembly of the fan components;
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positioning and anchorage of the fan support;
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installation of the blades;
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electrical connection;
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functional verification and commissioning.
Selecting the location and verification of the requirements for installation
The user assumes the task of preparing a suitable area for installing the fan and in conformity to the requirements from
European Directive and national laws which regulate the safety in the workplaces.
