1. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
APPLICATION OF AMTECH STREAMER AMBIENT TOWERS
Process owners/operators (“responsible party”) are ultimately responsible for ALL installation, operation, and servicing of this unit. 1.1 Due to potential fire hazards, do not mix combustible substances with material that would be a potential source of ignition.
• Examples of combustible materials include, but aren’t limited to:
a) Wood dust b) Paper dust
c) Lint from fabric or buffing wheels d) Grinding dust from painted surfaces e) Aluminum or magnesium dust
• Examples of potential ignition sources include, but aren’t limited to:
a) Grinding dust from ferrous metals b) Hot ash or sparks from any source
1.2 Additionally, some substances can auto-ignite or spontaneously combust. Therefore, it would be prudent on behalf of the responsible party to conduct thorough research on their material to identify any known hazards. 1.3 Unless the equipment was originally designed for collection of combustible dust or explosive material, and has proper disclaimer on record, this equipment must not be used for the collection of any materials where there is a risk of explosion. If explosion prevention or mitigation is needed on existing equipment, please consult with your Clean Air Industries distributor prior to altering your current dust collection equipment. 1.4 Equipment location, installation and operation must comply with all local, state, and national fire codes. If unsure, please contact the appropriate authorities for help determining all requirements. 1.5 The electrical installation must conform to all local and state codes, as well as the National Electric Code. 1.6 Events in industry have demonstrated that fires can occur in general dust collection system. Therefore, fire and explosion prevention measures, if applicable, should always be considered during the design process of the system. Fire detection/suppression systems and spark prevention measures are always recommended if the application requires these certain measures. The smoke detection/fire suppression systems, if so equipped, should be installed by qualified individuals, and in accordance with any local and state codes (if any). 1.7 Painting, machining, grinding, sanding, deburring, or any process to further manufacture or finish any volatile or potentially volatile material, liquid, or solid, is strictly prohibited. 1.8 The air supply system should be installed by qualified individuals, and in accordance with any local and state codes (if any). 1.9 Workers and operators are to be instructed to keep burning objects, such as cigarettes, safely away from inlets leading to the equipment. 1.10 All personnel involved with the use of this equipment must comply with the statements pertaining to worker safety as noted in this manual.
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