Safety Instructions - dehn HVI Conductor I Installation Instructions Manual

12. Safety instructions

The black coating of the HVI
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The HVI Conductor is suitable for outdoor use and can be installed at the end of the sealing end range
e.g. on roofs, in walls, under plaster, in concrete or facades/facade constructions. However, the conductor
is not suitable for permanent exposure to moisture. The HVI
can be installed underground whereas the HVI
into the soil.
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The HVI Conductor must not be painted in the sealing end range due to the special design of its outer
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sheath. The HVI Conductor with grey sheath may be coated if the following conditions are fulfilled:
lacquers and paints have to be water-soluble. Varnishes and paints must be PVC-compatible. They may
be water-soluble and may contain solvents.
Note:
Solvents in paints and lacquers quickly evaporate if a thin coat is applied and do not damage plastics.
For application in potentially explosive atmospheres, special installation instructions have to be observed
(see installation instructions No. 1501).
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If HVI Conductors are installed on thatched roofs (e.g. reed, straw), special installation instructions
have to be observed for these flammable locations.
If the supporting tube is led through the roof, the roof has to be sealed professionally and waterproof
and in case of a warm roof construction a corresponding insulation has to be realised.
For more information please contact your DEHN representative in your country.
13. Notes
For more information on the DEHNconductor System range please refer to Publication No. 0151 or our
lightning protection/earthing catalogue or www.dehn.de – product data..
Please specify the length of the HVI
is produced according to customer´s specifications (customised conductor lengths), the conductor cannot
be returned.
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HVI Conductors are used to maintain the separation distance. They do not have a magnetic shielding
effect due to their design. Induction effects in secondary lines / loops have to be observed. If required,
surge protection measures have to be taken.
The HVI Conductor system is a harmonised system solution.
Dehn + Söhne only assumes warranty if components from our product range are used and the above
mentioned instructions are observed.
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Soiled HVI Conductors can be cleaned with a cloth soaked with a special cleaning agent (Part No. 297
199). To be able to comply with dangerous goods regulations, this product is only transported within
Germany and Austria. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL from 99.1 to 99.9 % (CSA No. 67-63.0) can be used as an
alternative!
® Conductor must not be damaged e.g. cut in.
® Conductor with black coating must not be installed
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Conductor I, II or III when placing your order. As the conductor
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Conductor with additional grey sheath
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