Putting the equipment out of
operation
Removing the equipment
Risk of severe injury or death due to burns
during work on pipes.
Make sure that there are no hot fluids
in the equipment or pipes.
Make sure that the pipes to the
equipment are not under pressure.
Make sure that the system is switched
off and secured so it cannot be turned
on by an unauthorised person.
Make sure that the equipment and
pipes have cooled to a lukewarm
temperature.
Risk of injuries if the equipment falls down.
When removing the equipment make
sure the it is safely held in place and
cannot fall down.
Suitable measures are for instance:
Equipment that is not too heavy may be
supported by a second person.
For heavy equipment use suitable lifting
equipment of sufficient strength.
Detach the end connections of the equipment
from the pipes.
Put the equipment onto a suitable base.
Store the equipment as described on page 13.
Re-using equipment after storage
Observe the following instructions if you want to
remove the equipment and use it again somewhere
else:
Make sure that the equipment is free of any
fluid residues.
Make sure that all connections are in good
condition and leak-free.
If necessary re-work welded connections in
order to ensure that they are in good working
condition.
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose
and the service conditions for which it was
specified.