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Regulations regarding asbestos
-The H-class filter cartridges are mandatory.
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Each Asbestos vacuum cleaner comes with a PE emptying and disposal bags for ASBESTOS it is
mandatory to use this when working with asbestos.
-The PE bags must be fitted as described in chapter 7.4 and disposed of as described in chapter 7.2.
-Check the local regulations on maintenance and inspection intervals for asbestos vacuum cleaners, but
at least once per year the machine should be checked by professionals and get a full overhaul.
-Preferably use the machine for dry asbestos cleaning.
-Check and obey the local regulations regarding the handling and disposal of the contaminated waste.
-All parts of the dust collector must be considered as contaminated when they are removed from the
hazardous zone and appropriate actions must be taken to prevent dust from dispersing.
-Blastrac B.V. cannot be held responsible for the misuse and /or failure to comply with the rules by the
user.
-In areas with asbestos fiber concentrations respirators with particulate filter P3 must be worn:
1.
Particle-filtering half masks FFP3 for brief activities of a maximum of two hours per shift,
2.
Half Masks with P3 filter for prolonged activities,
3.
Mask with blowers and particle filters TM2P or higher respirators.
General requirements
If there is a possibility that asbestos fibres are released, they shall be collected at the exit point or point of
origin and then be disposed of without risk to human and environment according to the best technical
measures available. If complete capture is not possible, additional ventilation measures are to be taken
according to the best technical measures available.
At the end of work, the tools including exhaust ducts, work equipment and the work area must be carefully
cleaned.
With asbestos fibres contaminated objects that cannot be cleaned must be moistened and removed properly.
After cleaning the work area must be adequately ventilated.
Particular requirements for industrial vacuum cleaners and dust collectors
Extracted air must be guided or cleaned in a way that asbestos fibres are not released into the breathing air of
other workers. The dust obtained must be transported in dustproof containers. Decanting is not permitted.
The asbestos fibre content in the exhausted air may not exceed 1000 Fibres / m³.
This machine is a type-approved industrial vacuum cleaner or dust collector and meets this criterion.
It must be ensured that the working area is supplied with sufficient outdoor air (fresh air).
For activities involving materials containing asbestos, a recirculation of purified air in the work area is not
allowed.
The following activities with this industrial vacuum cleaner or dust collector and recirculation of purified air are
permitted:
1.
Activities involving low exposure according to TRGS 519, Number 2.8 confined spaces or small-scale work to
TRGS 519, Section 2.10,
2.
Cleaning.
This industrial vacuum cleaner or dust collector is to be serviced, as required, but at least once a year, and if
necessary, repaired, by a competent person (see qualification TRGS 519, Number 5.3, paragraph 2) to check
or by a maintenance company. The test result is provided on request.
In the black area used industrial vacuum cleaners and dust collectors may only be operated in the white area
after complete cleaning, including the motor housing.
For engines with bypass cooling also the cooling air ducts have to be cleaned.
Summary of Contents for BDC-1114PH CA ASBESTOS
Page 1: ...Original Operating Instructions VERSION 1 9 BDC 1114PM BDC 1114PH BDC 1114PH CA ASBESTOS...
Page 17: ...17 competent person Other comments...
Page 18: ...SERVICE MANUAL BDC 1114 VERSION 1 5...
Page 19: ...Index 1 Assembly plans Spare parts 04 Contact 07 2...
Page 20: ...3 1 Assembly plans Spare parts...
Page 21: ...Operating Unit 4...
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