Safety Precautions - Kessel NS 1 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

1. Safety Precautions

By installation, use, maintenance and repair of this unit please follow all appropriate DIN
/ VDE / DVGW safety precautions and accident prevention guidelines. Also please follow
any local safety precautions and accident prevention guidelines established in your area.
Also please observe the following:
• BGV C22 (formerly VBG 37)
• DIN 4124 - Safety precautions for excavations / trenches
• DIN EN 1610 - Standard procedures for the installation of drainage piping
BGR 117 (formerly ZH1/77) - Standard procedures for working in confined spaces
Do not allow any type of wastewater into the separator which could hinder the proper se-
paration between oils / fuels and water.
ACCESS:
NO SMOKING! Smoking is strictly prohibited near or around the separator at all times !
All sources of ignition or sparks are prohibited near or around the separator at all times !
SLIPPERY WHEN WET! Take caution when standing / walking near the separator. Du-
ring disposal, cleaning and maintenance the surrounding area can become extremely
slippery due to spilled oil / fuel.
SEPARATOR AREA REGULATIONS:
No access of the separator for unauthorized personnel
The location of the separator should be chosen carefully as to allow sufficient access
for maintenance, inspection, repair and disposal of the separator.
The wastewater in the separator can contain skin irritants. After coming in contact
with wastewater or the separator itself, it is important to wash, clean and disinfect all
skin and clothing which has been contaminated.
All personnel having anything to do with the separator should have a sound know-
ledge of the above safety precautions.
Helpful Hints:
1. Manhole covers on top of fuel separators must not be screwed or locked on.
2. Manhole covers on top of fuel separators must not have ventilation ports.
3. All drains connected to the separator must not have any type of odour trap.
4. All drains connected to the separator should be equipped with sludge traps.
5. Wastewater must not be pumped into the separator, it must be gravity fed.
6. Detergents and cleaners used to clean the separator must not be emulsifiable, they
should be cleaners which separate quickly with water (contact detergent / cleaner
manufacturer for additional details).
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