Emergency Procedures; Quality Assurance - Loma IQ2 User Manual

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Preface

Emergency procedures

1. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN OF CONVEYORS. This equipment is fitted with an
emergency 'Stop' button. This is mounted on the front panel and is coloured red. In the
event of an emergency, which requires the metal detector to be immediately stopped,
press the 'Stop' button.
2. DEALING WITH FIRE. In the unlikely event of fire occurring in an item of equipment
manufactured by Loma Systems, it is important that a fire extinguisher containing the
correct type of extinguishing material is used. Fire on electrical equipment must be
extinguished using a dry powder extinguisher (Blue label).
3. AUDIBLE WARNINGS. A conveyor may be fitted with an indicator lamp and an alarm
which operates when a metallic contaminant is detected in the product. The maximum
volume of the alarm is type dependent and lies in the range of 110dB(A) to 125dB(A) at 1
metre.

Quality assurance

By your selection of a Loma metal detector system you have demonstrated your intention to
assure the quality of your products, and thereby protect your customers.
The following points are recommended:
1. Once your Loma metal detector system is installed you should contact your local Loma
Service Department to have the system commissioned.
2. Regularly check the operation of the metal detector (once an hour is recommended).
Keep accurate records of those tests and the metal samples being used, along with the
product details.
3. If the detector fails the test, quarantine the product from the last test and re-introduce
through the metal detector once the equipment is fit for use.
4. Have the equipment supported by a Planned Preventative Maintenance Contract. Details
can be obtained from your local Loma Service Department.
5. If you have or intend to have BS EN 9000 accreditation, write a section into your
Operating Procedures Manual covering metal detection procedures and have each
detector regularly calibrated with a certificate issued.
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