Safety Instructions
Important safety notes
Concerning symbols used on the extraction unit and referred
to within this manual.
Danger
Refers to an immediately impending danger. If the danger is
not avoided, it could result in death or severe (crippling)
injury. Please consult the manual when this symbol is
displayed.
Warning
Refers to a possibly dangerous situation. If not avoided it
could result in death or severe injury. Please consult the
manual when this symbol is displayed.
Caution
Refers to a possibly harmful situation. If not avoided,
damage could be caused to the product or something in its
environment.
Important (Refer to manual)
Refers to handling tip and other particularly useful
information. This does not signify a dangerous or harmful
situation. Refer to manual when this symbol is displayed.
Electrical Safety
The unit has been designed to meet the essential Health
and Safety requirements of the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC. This is achieved by ensuring conformity with
the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC.
The requirements of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU are also
met
Warning
When working with the pump/motor housing open, Live 115
or 230 volt mains components are accessible. Ensure that
the rules and regulations for work on live components are
always observed.
Important
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
1. Always isolate the system from the mains power
supply before removing the pump/motor access
panel.
2. Use only as described in this manual.
3. Connect the system to a properly grounded outlet.
Dangers to eyes, breathing and skin
Once used, the filters within the AM 400 system may
contain a mixture of particulates, some of which may be
sub-micron size. When the used filters are moved it may
agitate some of this particulate, which could get into the
breathing zone and eyes of the operative. Additionally,
depending on the materials being processed, the particulate
may be an irritant to the skin.
This unit should not be used on processes with sparks of
flammable materials or with explosive dusts and gases,
without implementation of additional precautions.
Caution: When changing used filters the PPE in section
2.02 must be adhered to.
BOFA Technical Service
If a problem arises with your AM 400 system, or if it displays
a fault code, please refer to the troubleshooting guide
section 8of this manual. If the problem is still not resolved,
please:
•Visit our website at www.bofa.co.uk for on-line
help.
•Or contact the helpline on +44 (0) 1202
699444, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
