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Grain Bin Safety Contd.
Combustible Dust
The bin unload has been designed for safe use in areas where
hazards due to combustible dust may potentially occur. Min-
imize the risk of a dust explosion by following the preventive
measures below.
Control the Dust:
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Clean the grain using a grain cleaner to reduce fine
particles.
(See Fig. # 2-1)
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Use a filtering system to capture dust.
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Use an air system to reduce dust.
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Spray edible mineral oil on the grain to reduce airborn
dust when handling.
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Paint equipment that is in the interior of a facility with a
coating that is slick, not allowing dust to accumulate.
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Clean up dust deposits after equipment operation.
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Enclose all equipment to keep dust from escaping.
2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Fig. # 2-1 Removing Grain Dust With The Norwood Kwik-Kleen
Control the Ignition Source:
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Where applicable, use an electric motor rated for the
dust classification area.
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Do Not smoke inside or near the grain bin.
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Use only explosion-proof lights.
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Do Not use anything around or inside the equipment
that may produce a flame or sparks unless the air and
equipment are free of dust.
•
Do Not use a match/lighter, grinder, or power saw. Use
brush-less electrical tools and explosion proof flash
lights.
•
Where possible, keep the work area wet such that dust
cannot be dispersed in the air and smoldering process-
es from sparks cannot develop.
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Follow the maintenance schedule to keep equipment
operating properly at low temperatures.
•
Purchase replacement parts from the manufacturer or
authorized dealer/distributor. Original manufacturers
parts are designed with explosion proof features where
applicable.
Optional Equipment
(Kwik-Kleen Model
772 Grain Cleaner)
2-5
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