First Aid In Case Of Accidents; Handling Chlorine Containers - Grundfos Vaccuperm VGB-103 Instrucciones De Instalación Y Funcionamiento

1.4 First aid in case of accidents

1.4.1 First aid after inhaling chlorine
1. Keep calm.
2. Remove injured persons from the dangerous area.
3. Helpers must pay attention to personal protection.
4. Remove contaminated clothes.
5. Calm down injured persons and keep them warm with
blankets.
6. Supply fresh air, use oxygen respirator, if possible.
– No mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!
7. Call medical aid or transport to hospital
– lying
– sitting in case of difficulty in breathing.
– State chlorine as the cause.
1.4.2 First aid after chemical burn of the skin
1. Keep calm.
2. Remove contaminated clothes.
3. Rinse skin with plenty of water.
4. Bandage the wound aseptically.
5. Seek medical aid.
– State chlorine as the cause.
1.4.3 First aid after chemical burn of the eyes
1. Keep calm.
2. Rinse eyes with plenty of water while the patient is lying.
– Protect healthy eye, if necessary.
– Spread eyelids widely, let the eye move to all sides.
3. Seek ophthalmologist.
– State chlorine as the cause.
1.4.4 First aid after internal chemical burn
1. Keep calm.
2. Drink water in short sips.
– If possible, take medical charcoal.
3. Seek medical aid.
– State chlorine as the cause.

1.5 Handling chlorine containers

Chlorine is stored in grey steel cylinders or drums in lockable
chlorine rooms. Due to safety precautions, chlorine containers
are only filled up to 95 % of their capacity.
Kind of gas, weight, owner, producing date and date of the last
testing have to be noted clearly on the container.
Observe the following:
• Store chlorine containers fireproof.
• Protect chlorine containers from heat and sunlight.
• Chlorine containers should not be modified or repaired by the
user.
• Keep full and empty containers closed.
1.5.1 Steel cylinders
• Contents: 50 kg or 65 kg
• Extract chlorine gas from the upright standing cylinder via the
valve.
Weldless chlorine
cylinder
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Fig. 1 Design of cylinder
Pos. Description
1 Protective cap
2 Valve
3 Holding clip for securing the cylinder
1.5.2 Chlorine drums
• Contents: 500 kg or 1000 kg
• Extraction of chlorine gas via the riser pipe valve.
• Extraction of liquid chlorine via the dip pipe valve.
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2
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Fig. 2 Design of drum
Pos. Description
1 Riser pipe for chlorine gas extraction
2 Valve for chlorine gas extraction
3 Valve for liquid chlorine extraction
4 Dip pipe for liquid chlorine extraction
5 Tyre
6 Mark for adjustment of drum
1.5.3 Basic rules
Warning
Handling of chlorine containers only by experienced
personnel.
Observe safety regulations for chlorine containers.
• Treat containers carefully, do not throw!
• Protect containers from turning over or rolling away, e.g. with
chains or clips.
• Protect containers from direct sunlight and temperatures over
50 °C.
• Transport containers only with valve protection nut and
protective cap.
Warning
These rules apply for both full and empty containers,
as empty containers still contain rests of chlorine and
therefore are under pressure.
Welded chlorine
cylinder
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