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1.8 Safety and monitoring equipment
The Oxiperm Pro disinfection system is fitted with the following
safety and monitoring equipment:
• cover on the system frame
• two collecting trays for the two chemical containers
(accessories)
• safety/multi-function valve at the dosing pump
• solenoid valve at the dilution water inlet
• volumetric accumulator and activated carbon filter for ClO2
gas that escapes from the reaction tank
• alarm functions in the control system.
1.9 Chemicals
1.9.1 Chlorine dioxide concentration
In the reaction tank of the Oxiperm Pro disinfection system,
diluted sodium chlorite and diluted hydrochloric acid are mixed to
create a chlorine dioxide concentration of approximately 2 g per
litre of water. The system doses the diluted chlorine dioxide
solution according to the disinfection requirement into the main
line to be disinfected. According to the German drinking water
ordinance (TrinkwV 2001), the chlorine dioxide concentration in
drinking water must not exceed a maximum of 0.4 mg per litre of
water.
The following safety instructions must be observed:
1.9.2 Storing chemicals
• Chemicals must be stored in the appropriately marked
original plastic containers (20 to 33 litres).
• Do not store chemicals near grease, flammable substances,
oils, oxidising substances, acids or salts.
• Empty and full containers must be kept closed, especially in
areas where national regulations for the prevention of
accidents apply to storage (German GUV-V D05).
1.9.3 Procedure in case of an emergency
The general safety regulations and regulations for the procedure
in case of an emergency as specified in EN 12671: 2007 (D)
apply.
Actions in case of an emergency:
• Ventilate the installation location immediately.
• Wear protective clothing (safety goggles, gloves, respirator
and/or self-contained breathing apparatus, protective apron).
• Implement initial help measures:
– In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
– In case of contact with the skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water. Remove all contaminated clothing.
– In case gas is inhaled, move the casualty to a source of
fresh air. Avoid taking deep breaths. Consult a doctor (look
out for a racing pulse, as vasodilating treatment may be
required).
• Spillages:
– In case of contact with clothing, remove the clothing
immediately and wash with plenty of water. Chemical
spillages in buildings must be washed away with water.
• Firefighting:
– Aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide are not directly
flammable. Extinguish the surrounding fire with water,
preferably using a fire sprinkler system to dilute the
ambient gas. Inform the fire brigade of the installed
production capacity and any harmful starting substances
that are being stored (precursor substances) so that
precautions can be taken regarding possible risks.
For emergency phone numbers, see the acceptance report.
Warning
Risk of explosion when using chemicals in too
high a concentration.
Only use sodium chlorite in a diluted
concentration of 7.5 % by weight in accordance
with DIN EN 938.
Only use hydrochloric acid in a diluted
concentration of 9.0 % by weight in accordance
with DIN EN 939.
The safety data sheets from the supplier must be
observed.
Warning
Risk of explosion and serious damage to
equipment and personal injury as a result of
operating faults due to confusing the chemical
containers or suction lances.
Do not confuse the containers.
Observe the red and blue markings on chemical
pumps, suction lances and chemical containers:
Red = HCl, blue = NaClO2.
Warning
Risk of burns when skin and clothing come into
contact with sodium chlorite and hydrochloric
acid.
Affected skin and clothing must be washed
immediately in water.
Warning
Risk of irritation to eyes, respiratory system and
skin if chlorine dioxide is inhaled.
When changing the chemical containers, wear
protective clothing in accordance with
regulations for the prevention of accidents
(German GUV-V D05, "Chlorination of Water"
dated January 1997).