Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
ALF – Installation, Operating and Safety Manual
ALF Instruction Manual UM_Filter_100B03
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2.1 General Safety Regulations
The following general safety rules must be followed on every occasion:
• The installation and operating manual contains vital information that must be
considered during all handling of the ALF filter. All personnel who are in
contact with the equipment must read the operating and installation manual.
The operating manual should be kept available near the equipment.
• If the safety regulations are not followed, there is a risk of injuries as well as
damage to the machinery and the surrounding environment. If these safety
regulations have not been followed, Alfa Laval cannot be claimed responsible.
If manuals are translated to local language the unit complies with the European
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and EN ISO 12100-1/2:2003 standards.
For countries within the EU and the associated EFTA countries, manuals MUST
be available in local language before installing and operating the unit.
2.2 Safety Regulations during Installation
Only authorized and qualified personnel should carry out the installation.
All work on the machinery must be performed when it is not in operation and
the main power supply is switched off.
All local regulations regarding transport and lifting must be followed at all
times.
2.3 Safety Regulations during Operation and Maintenance
Never open the filter during operation
Never put hands, other parts of your body or foreign objects into the
machinery without making sure the mains supply has been switched off
2.4 Noise Emission
Peak level sound pressure level occur when the filter is flushing and back
flushing.
In an indoor installation the sound pressure level will be significantly higher due to
the reflection of sound from walls and surroundings.
In order to minimize the sound pressure level at the machinery, it is
recommended to install in a room with low reflection of sound.
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