Safety Considerations; Important - Dustcontrol RAF 500 Manual Original

Safety Considerations

Read all instructions before the machine/installation is
commissioning.
Th e equipment must be installed and maintained properly
by qualifi ed personnel who have study this user instruction.
Dustcontrol does not take responsibility for defective instal-
lation or maintenance.
Warning! When using electric machines, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fi re, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following:
1.

Important!

No hot particles nor ignition sources are allowed to be
sucked into the unit. Th e machine should not be used
for explosives, unstable or pyrophoric particles.
– WARNING Operators shall be adequately instruc-
ted on the use of these machines.
– WARNING Th is machine is for dry use only.
– CAUTION Th is machine is for indoor use only.
– CAUTION Th is machine shall be stored indoors
only.
2. Work area environment
Keep the area around the central unit clean. Do not
store or work with fl ammable liquids or gases near
the machine.
3. Overload
If there is an alarm signal it should be carefully
checked out to see that the machine is un damaged. If
there are any damaged parts these should be repaired
by a Dustcontrol authorized service centre. Always
follow the regulations pertinent to the material you
are working with. Do not use the machine for pur-
poses that it is not intended for.
4. Bodily injuries
Warning - High negative pressure
Do not start the fan without having it connected
to the duct work. Never let the suction come in
contact with parts of the body, for example a hand.
Th e pump generates a high negative pressure, severe
injury may result.
Warning - Very hot exhaust air
Exhaust air can be very hot.
5. Electricity
A separate lockable disconnect must be installed
where it is readily accessible to the pump. Do not
repair the electric compo-nents yourself, get some-
body qualifi ed. Faults may cause injury. Th e electri-
cal connections may only be performed by a certifi ed
electrician. See also 'Warning'.
6. Important measure
Th e electrical disconnect should be locked in the
"off " position before demounting the safety panels or
ducting.
7. Checking for damage
Check the machine regularly for damage. If there
are any damaged parts these should be repaired by a
Dustcontrol authorized service centre.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
8. Warning
Use only accessories and replaceable parts which are
available in the Dustcontrol catalogue. When using
non-genuine parts, especially fi lters and plastic sacks,
dust leaks could occur which may be hazardous to
health.
Th is appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Th is machine is intended for commercial use
only, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals,
factories,shops, offi ces and rental businesses
RAF 500 - 8
Part No 9052