Satchwell HOTFLO, Инструкция

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6.3 (d) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety Installation Requirements For Cistern Type Hot Water System:
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Factory labels and markings may not be altered or rendered unreadable.
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All safety regulations apply when installing a system and all installations are to be done in accordance with
the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations 85 of 1993 requirements and any relevant local
authority bylaws.
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Assess the risks specific to the area of installation and eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level to fall
within the H&S requirements, before starting with the installation.
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Assess weather circumstances to determine if safe installation will be possible e.g. high winds, rain, lighting,
etc.
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Inform home owners or building occupants of the time and place of work to be carried out as well as risks
involved. Ensure occupants are aware of access constraints and safety implications to them. Cordon off area
and ensure pets are secured.
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Beware of overhead power lines coming through the roof, crossing the roof overhead, or wiring running
through the ceiling, in the area where the installation need to take place.
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Ensure persons doing an installation are competent and in suitable physical condition. All personnel working
on an installation of a solar hot water system must be issued with the appropriate safety equipment e.g.
goggles, hard hats, gloves, safety wear, etc. and trained in their use. Be sure to comply with the specified
degree of protection.
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Working at heights should only be undertaken by suitable qualified personnel, using the proper safety
equipment. Installers must be trained and conversant with the assessment of height hazards, working at
heights safety procedures and assessment of safety equipment e.g. scaffolding, ladders, harness, etc.
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Scaffolding and safety equipment must be installed by certified personnel and be signed off accordingly.
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Water temperature can reach boiling point and the collector can reach stagnation temperatures of over
70°C. Shade collector during installation to prevent heating.
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Care should be taken not to touch the pipe work connecting the solar storage tank and the solar collector,
very high temperature hot water can be generated by the solar collector under certain conditions and will
flow through the pipe work from the solar collector to the solar tank.
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Take care when handling collector during installation to prevent breakage to glass and injury. Safety goggles,
work wear and gloves must be used to reduce the risk of injury.
Also, ensure to:
• check that all bolts and nuts are tight on the Support Stand.
• check that all anchor points to the roof are secure and tight.
• check that all plumbing connections have been tightened.
• check that the Drain Cock on the Main Tank is closed.