English (GB) Installation and operating instructions
Original installation and operating instructions.
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Warning
Prior to installation, read these installation and
operating instructions. Installation and operation
must comply with local regulations and accepted
codes of good practice.
1. Safety instructions
These installation and operating instructions contain important
information for the user of the product:
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Technical data
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Instructions for commissioning and use
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Safety instructions
If you require further information, or if problems occur that are not
described in detail in this manual, please contact Grundfos.
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1.1 Symbols used in this document
This manual contains the following standardised safety
instructions about possible residual risks:
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Warning
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If these safety instructions are not observed, it may
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result in personal injury.
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If these safety instructions are not observed, it may
Caution
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result in malfunction or damage to the equipment.
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Notes or instructions that make the job easier and
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Note
ensure safe operation.
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1.2 Safety advice for handling chlorine
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1.2.1 Hazards of chlorine gas
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Warning
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Toxic by inhalation.
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Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
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Causes whooping cough, dyspnoea and lacrimation.
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Has a slight paralysing effect to the central nervous system.
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Concentrations of more than 10 ppm chlorine gas in the
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respiratory air mean an acute danger to life.
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Inhaling air with a high concentration of chlorine gas for a long
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time is lethal.
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1.2.2 Hazards of liquid chlorine
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Causes burns of skin.
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Causes reddening and blistering of skin.
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1.2.3 Rules of conduct
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Change chlorine containers only with gas mask.
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Enter contaminated rooms only with protective suit and
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compressed-air respirator.
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In case of flight wear gas mask, if possible. Observe wind
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direction.
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1.3 Protective equipment
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1.3.1 Personal protective equipment
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The operating authority of a chlorine gas dosing system has to
provide respiratory equipment (full-sight gas mask), personally
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fitted, labelled by name, with an effective chlorine filter (B2P3)
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and at least 1 spare filter per gas mask, for each operator.
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The protective equipment must be stored easily accessible
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outside the chlorine rooms.
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For systems with chlorine drums at least 2 protective suits with
compressed-air respirators must be available.
1.3.2 Obligations of the operating authority
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Introducing the operators to handling the protective
equipment.
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The operators must use the personal protective equipment
regularly, or carry out exercises with it at least every 6 months.
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The gas mask filters must be replaced regularly
- after the expiry of the date of durability
- at least 6 months after opening (note the opening date on
the filter)
- after contact with chlorine.
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Observe employing prohibition according to the local laws.
1.3.3 Storage of the protective equipment
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Outside the chlorine rooms
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Well visible
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Easily available at any time
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Protected from dust and moisture.