1012687 Issue 01 –BioAir 2, 3 & 5 Installation and Maintenance Manual
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please read and follow for your own and others safety
You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the equipment.
Please ensure that you have performed a risk assessment before commencing any
installation. Note that the risk assessment should be performed by a person who
understands the hazards of the work, and the work environment. Note that it must
be suitable and sufficient, i.e. adequately considers risks and ensures controls in
place to mitigate risks.
You must observe all-hazard labels and take appropriate action to avoid exposure to the risks indicated.
Always ensure that all relevant documents are supplied with the equipment when being transferred to a
new owner.
General guidelines
•Only experienced and competent person(s) should carry out the installation.
•The unit must have a Pre-Service Agreement Inspection by an approved engineer.
•Take care to maintain correct posture, particularly when lifting.
•Use appropriate lifting equipment when necessary.
•A qualified electrician should carry out electrical work deemed necessary.
•The covers must be kept locked.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
•We recommend the use of a dust mask and gloves when cutting GRP components.
•Person(s) carrying out maintenance on the equipment should wear suitable PPE.
Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
If you wish to inspect the equipment's operation, please observe all necessary precautions as stated in your
risk assessment; including those listed below.
•The power supply must be isolated at the control panel(s) before lifting the covers.
•If the equipment should run with the covers off, care must be taken to avoid contact with movingparts
and electrical components or conductors.
•Once the power has been isolated, the control panel must be kept locked shut to avoid accidental
reconnection while work or inspection is being carried out.
Working Area
•Ensure that the working area is adequately lit.
•Ensure that you are familiar with the safe working areas and its access and egress.
•Use only the designated access walkways.
•Do not walk on the cover or deep well safety mesh(es).
•Always keep proper footing and your balance, avoid any sharp edges, or restricted points.
Desludging
•Desludging should be carried out by a licensed waste disposal contractor holding the relevant
permits to transport and dispose of sewage sludge in your region/area.
