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- Page 1 Operating Manual 200 l SAFE-TAINER system for chlorinated solvents Metal Cleaning Revision 4...
- Page 2 No obligation, liability, warranty or guarantee of product performance is created by this document. It is the Buyer's responsibility to determine whether Dow products are appropriate for Buyer’s use and to ensure that Buyer's workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents About this Operating Manual ........2 1.1. Applicable documents..........2 1.2. Validity ................ 2 1.3. Target group ..............2 1.4. Warnings, notices and symbols........3 Safety Precautions ............4 2.1. Intended use..............4 2.2. Safety precautions for the operator ...... -
Page 4: About This Operating Manual
This Operating Manual is conceived for service personnel operating, monitoring and maintaining the SAFE-TAINER system. Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company or its subsidiaries Service mark of The Dow Chemical Company or its subsidiaries Operating Manual – 200 l SAFE-TAINER system for chlorinated solvents – Revision 4... -
Page 5: Warnings, Notices And Symbols
About this Operating Manual Warnings, notices and symbols 1.4. Warnings, notices and symbols The following indications will help you to avoid risks for life and property damage and to use this manual in an effective way. Warnings in this operating manual point out particular hazards Warnings for users. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
For further information about minimum start-up requirements for SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent, see figure 2 on page 9 used solvent, see figure 5 on page 12 *Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company Operating Manual – 200 l SAFE-TAINER system for chlorinated solvents – Revision 4... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions For The Operator
Safety Precautions Safety precautions for the operator 2.2. Safety precautions for the operator Determine whether DOW products are appropriate for your application and ensure that your workplace design and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Comply with the following: –... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions For The User
Refer to the "Product Stewardship Manual", issued by The Dow Chemical Company and the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the solvent being used. - Page 9 Safety Precautions Safety precautions for the user Environmental notice Do not mix used chlorinated solvent with other solvents. Follow suitable instructions during handling and storage. Groundwater and soil contamination is nearly always caused by negligence and careless action. Avoid spilled solvent reaching the waste water system, ground water or soil.
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Page 10: Product Description
Product Description SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent 3. Product Description 3.1. SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent Standard equipment Vacuum breaker Chain Lid clamp Quick-release coupler Drive connection for integral pump Figure 1: Standard equipment for SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent Operating Manual –... - Page 11 Product Description SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent Minimum start-up requirements Drive motor Solvent hose Nipple for quick-release coupler Figure 2: Minimum start-up requirements for SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent Operating Manual – 200 l SAFE-TAINER system for chlorinated solvents – Revision 4...
- Page 12 Product Description SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent Accessories A wide range of accessories is available to connect the SAFE-TAINER system to your cleaning machine. Refer to the "Catalogue of Accessories and Solvent Services for Metal Cleaning" for ordering instructions. Complete quick-release Electronic flow meter Vapour return hose-set coupler...
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Page 13: Safe-Tainer System For Used Solvent
Product Description SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent 3.2. SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent Standard equipment Overfill protector Chain Lid clamp Centre bung hole Drum connection Figure 4: Standard equipment for SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent Operating Manual – 200 l SAFE-TAINER system for chlorinated solvents – Revision 4... - Page 14 Product Description SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent Minimum start-up requirements Quick-release coupling adapter 5 Signal cable Filling adapter Special hose-set Signal amplifier Vapour return hose-set Control unit Figure 5: Minimum start-up requirements for SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent Use minimum-start-up requirements depending on the contamination of solvent.
- Page 15 Product Description SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent Accessories A wide range of accessories is available to connect the SAFE-TAINER system to your cleaning machine. Please refer to the "Catalogue of Accessories and Solvent Services for Metal Cleaning" for ordering instructions. Wall bracket Pump relay for inline rotary Complete vapour return...
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Page 16: Overfill Protector Type Rv 3/4
Product Description SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent 3.2.1. Overfill protector type RV 3/4 brown blue Figure 7: Functional scheme of the overfill protector 3/4 Function A float slides up and down on a metal guide. The metal guide contains a reed contact switch. When the solvent level reaches the guide, the float is lifted and the switch activated. -
Page 17: Labelling On The Safe-Tainer System
Product Description Labelling on the SAFE-TAINER system 3.3. Labelling on the SAFE-TAINER system Labelling varies by country according to local legislation and language. SAFE-TAINER system for fresh solvent Safety with solvents Dangerous goods label Biannual inspection seal Hazardous goods label SAFECHEM Manufacturing plate SAFE-TAINER ident number... - Page 18 Product Description Labelling on the SAFE-TAINER system SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent Safety with solvents Dangerous goods label Biannual inspection seal Hazardous goods label SAFECHEM Important notice SAFE-TAINER ident number Manufacturing plate UN packaging code Product label Figure 9: Labelling on the SAFE-TAINER system for used solvent Operating Manual –...
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Page 19: Transporting And Storing
Transporting and Storing Safety precautions 4. Transporting and Storing 4.1. Safety precautions Solvent spillage due to an equipment with open connections! Damage to operator and environment. WARNING All connection devices on the drum should be completely closed and firmly tightened to prevent any leaks. For technical reasons, a small amount of solvent is left inside the drum after emptying the SAFE-TAINER system. -
Page 20: Transferring Fresh Solvent
Transferring Fresh Solvent Safety precautions 5. Transferring Fresh Solvent 5.1. Safety precautions Follow the Safety Precautions on page 3. Use of SAFE-TAINER system in hazardous areas! Explosion risk caused by improper equipment. DANGER Use only Ex approved equipment. Damaged SAFE-TAINER system! Damage to operator and environment. -
Page 21: Filling Operation
Transferring Fresh Solvent Filling operation 5.2. Filling operation Follow the Safety precautions on page 18. Figure 10: Parts for pumping fresh solvent Requirements Solvent hose (3) with nipple for quick-release coupler (4) installed at the cleaning machine. Depending on the cleaning machine some more accessories may be required. - Page 22 Transferring Fresh Solvent Filling operation Preparation 1. Open lid (1) completely until chains (2) are tight. Ensure that chains are not twisted and that the lid can not accidentally close. 2. Release any residual pressure in the drum by pressing the button on the vacuum breaker (6).
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Page 23: Transferring Used Solvent
Transferring Used Solvent Safety precautions 6. Transferring Used Solvent 6.1. Safety precautions Follow the Safety precautions on page 18. Use of SAFE-TAINER system in hazardous areas! Explosion risk caused by improper equipment. DANGER Use only Ex approved equipment. Filling with liquids with ignition point below 55 °C! Explosion risk due to unauthorized use of the DANGER SAFE-TAINER system. -
Page 24: Categories Of Used Solvent
Transferring Used Solvent Categories of used solvent Solvent spillage due to pressurised equipment! Damage to operator and environment. WARNING Before connecting equipment switch off pumps for solvent filling. Store solvent hoses in depressurised condition. Install isolation valve when static pressure is in the connection to the cleaning machine. -
Page 25: Pumpable Solvent
Transferring Used Solvent Pumpable solvent 6.4. Pumpable solvent Follow the Safety precautions on page 21. 6.4.1. Filling operation of normal contaminated solvent Figure 11: Parts for pumping normal contaminated solvent Requirements Quick-release coupling adapter (12) with special hose-set (7) and vapour return hose-set (8) installed at the cleaning machine. - Page 26 Transferring Used Solvent Pumpable solvent Preparation 1. Take the hazardous goods label (9) out of the plastic bag. 2. Fill out the hazardous goods label (9). 3. Put hazardous goods label (9) into the plastic bag so that it is readable. 4.
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Page 27: Filling Operation Of Heavily Contaminated Solvent
Transferring Used Solvent Pumpable solvent 6.4.2. Filling operation of heavily contaminated solvent Follow the Safety precautions on page 21. Figure 12: Parts for pumping heavily contaminated solvent Requirements Filling adapter (3) with special hose-set (9) and vapour return hose-set (10) installed at the cleaning machine. When using a PLC: Signal cable (6) installed at the PLC. - Page 28 Transferring Used Solvent Pumpable solvent Preparation 1. Take the hazardous goods label (11) out of the plastic bag. 2. Fill out the hazardous goods label (11). 3. Put hazardous goods label (11) into the plastic bag so that it is readable. 4.
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Page 29: Not Pumpable Solvent
Transferring Used Solvent Not pumpable solvent Shut-down 1. Close the ball valve at the filling adapter (3). 2. Close the safety valve between solvent hose (9) and cleaning machine. 3. Wait an appropriate time to stop dripping completely from the filling adapter (3). Time may vary depending on the viscosity of the used solvent. - Page 30 Transferring Used Solvent Not pumpable solvent Figure 13: Parts for transferring not pumpable contaminated solvent Filling operation Solvent emissions! Danger to operator. WARNING Use appropriate equipment. Work always in well ventilated areas. 1. Put on appropriate protective clothing (gloves, safety goggles, overalls, etc.).
- Page 31 Transferring Used Solvent Not pumpable solvent Solvent spillage! Damage to operator and environment. DANGER Clean up any spillage immediately. Use rags or chemical absorbents and dispose of them properly. Overfilling of the drum! Disregard of legal filling limits. WARNING Do not fill any further solvent into the drum when used solvent can be seen at the bottom of the funnel.
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Page 32: Preparation Of The Safe-Tainer System For Collection
Preparation of the SAFE-TAINER system for Collection 7. Preparation of the SAFE-TAINER system for Collection The SAFE-TAINER system will only be collected in clean and technically optimal conditions. Please contact your local supplier for assistance in case of damage, contamination or spillage. -
Page 33: Technical Data
Technical Data 8. Technical Data Technical data Dimensions 640 x 640 x 1275 mm Tare 140 kg Filling temperature of Max. 50 °C used solvent Filling flow rate of Max. 50 l/min. used solvent UN 1A1/X/250/Manufacturing UN packaging code Year/CH/EGI-3116/DE –or–... - Page 36 +33 (o) 149 907-380 Fax: +49 (0) 211 4389–389 service@safechem-europe.com www.safechem-europe.com For more information about the SAFE-TAINER system and its ease of installation, please contact either your distributor: Distributor stamp/label SAFECHEM Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company 773-02301 07/05...
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