Task Step Key Points
5. Washing inside of the
collection drum.
Use the water blaster to wash out any
remaining material.
NOTE
Do not water blast the rubber seal
at the end of the drum, otherwise
the seal can become damaged
and prevent correct vacuum seal
for the next operation.
DANGER!!!
Do not enter the inside of the
collection drum without following
correct Confined Space entry
procedures.
6. Leave collection drum
door open to allow drum
to dry out.
If desired the drum door can be left open
to allow it to dry out.
DANGER!!!
Ensure that no member of the
public can access the open drum.
Closing the
drum door
1. Correct body position
The drum door is best closed by standing
directly behind the middle of the door.
2. Push the door shut.
Using one foot lodged in the discharge of
the discharge valve, push the door shut
and engage the door locking handle.
DANGER!!!
Be aware of the pinch point area
between the door and the drum.
Keep all hands and fingers clear
of this area.
3. Fully close the door with
the locking screw.
When the locking screw is engaged, the
door can be fully closed by winding the
locking handle in until it is tight.
Packing up
hosing.
1. Disconnect and pack
away suction hose.
Disconnect the suction nozzle from the
suction hose and stow it
The suction hose can remain connected
to the tank and coil up hose on the
provided hook.
REMEMBER!!!
The suction hose is heavy duty
and heavy to lift. Best performed
as a two person operation.
2. Disconnect and pack
away water blaster.
Disconnect the water blaster gun from the
hose and stow it.
Wind up the water blaster hose onto the
hose holding area.
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