IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
All practical work areas and laboratories should be covered by local safety regulations
which
must be followed at all times.
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users are made aware of relevant local
regulations, and that the apparatus is operated in accordance with those regulations. If requested
then Armfield can supply a typical set of standard laboratory safety rules, but these are guidelines
only and should be modified as required. Supervision of users should be provided whenever
appropriate.
Your
Multi-Purpose Teaching Flume
has been designed to be safe in use when installed,
operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual and with the
instructions in the product manual supplied with the F1-10 Hydraulics Bench. As with any piece
of sophisticated equipment, dangers may exist if the equipment is misused, mishandled or badly
maintained.
Electrical Safety
The equipment described in this Instruction Manual operates using a service unit (the F1-10
Hydraulics Bench) that is powered by a mains voltage electrical supply.
•
The flume involves the use of water so any supply must be properly protected to
minimise the possibility of electric shock.
•
The F1-10 Hydraulics Bench must be operated as described in the F1-10 product manual,
and must be tested regularly to ensure that the integral electrical protection is working
correctly.
Wet Environment
Use of the flume requires the presence of fast-moving water. During use it is probable that there
will be some spillage and splashing.
•
All users should be made aware that they may be splashed while operating the equipment,
and should wear appropriate clothing and non-slip footwear.
•
‘Wet Floor’ warnings should be displayed where appropriate.
•
Electrical devices in the vicinity of the flume must be suitable for use in wet
environments or be properly protected from wetting.
