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Operation & maintenance manual, Drum filter HDF 12/16/20/24 -series
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hydrotech Drum Filter HDF12 in the 16, 20 and 24 series is designed for safe operation provided
that it is installed correctly and used in accordance with the enclosed instructions. The equipme-
nt must be installed correctly and adapted in accordance with local regulations. This equipment
is designed for use by one or more operators. You must read the relevant sections of this manual
before using the equipment or carrying out maintenance work.
⊲ Pay attention to all warning symbols that appear in this manual. If this information is ignored
it may result in serious personal injury and/or damage to equipment.
⊲ Assume all electrical equipment to be live.
⊲ Consider all hoses and pipes to be pressurised.
⊲ Before carrying out maintenance work, the main power switch (see Figure 2.3) must be turned
to the OFF (0) position and locked with a padlock.
⊲ Maintenance and service may only be performed by authorised personnel.
⊲ Adequate lighting should be used when working and operating the filter.
2.1 Warning symbols
Warning symbols are used in this manual to draw attention to potentially dangerous situations:
Information that warns you of a potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to equip-
ment.
Warning stickers (see Figure 2.1) are affixed to the filter to warn personnel and act as reminders
to keep hands and fingers away from the filter’s moving parts.
2.2 CE marking
This equipment is CE marked (see Figure 2.2), which guarantees that the equipment is designed,
manufactured and described in accordance with the requirements set out in the EU Machinery
Directive 98/37/EU (AFS 1994:48).
2.3 Conversion
The CE marking does not extend to any components that are not approved by Hydrotech AB and
that are used in conversion/reconstruction of the equipment. The warning symbols and CE mar-
king must be attached where they are fully visible. If any part of the equipment with a warning
symbol is replaced, a new symbol must be attached in the same position. Damaged symbols and
CE markings must be replaced immediately.
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
