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1.11 Handling
Manual handling of large and/or heavy products may present a risk of injury. Lifting,
pushing, pulling, carrying or supporting a load by bodily force can cause injury
particularly to the back. You are advised to assess the risks taking into account
the task, the individual, the load and the working environment and use the appropriate
handling method depending on the circumstances of the work being done.
1.12 Residual hazards
In normal use the external surface of the product may be very hot. If used at the
maximum permitted operating conditions the surface temperature of flash vessels
may reach a temperature approaching 198 °C (390 °F).
Many products are not self-draining. Take due care when dismantling or removing
the product from an installation (refer to Section 7 - 'Maintenance instructions').
1.13 Freezing
Provision must be made to protect products which are not self-draining against
frost damage if they are inoperative in environments where they may be exposed
to temperatures below freezing point during shutdown. The vessel should be
thoroughly defrosted prior to use. Trace heating should be considered under servere
environmental conditions, in order to prevent the operating temperature of the
vessel dropping below -10 °C (14 °F) during service.
1.14 Disposal
This product is recyclable and no ecological hazard is anticipated with its disposal
providing due care is taken.
1.15 Returning products
Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment
Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide information on
any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination resides or
mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk. This
information must be provided in writing including Health and Safety data sheets
relating to any substances identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous.
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