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Health & Safety Precautions
It is important to read the full technical manual prior to installation. This document should be retained for the
lifetime of the product and in the event of change of ownership be transferred to the new owner. As safety and
security are of vital importance, the following aspects are critical:
1.1
General
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Ensure that all the information contained in this manual is adhered to at all times.
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It’s
important that locks are fitted to the lid to prevent accidental access.
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Manholes are rated to 125kg and are for pedestrian use only.
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Never enter a tank, unless qualified to do so.
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Naked flames shall not be used in the vicinity of the tank due to the danger of combustion.
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The manhole covers shall never be left off an unattended tank. Always lock the cover of the
plant when work is completed.
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Sewage and sewage effluent can carry micro-organisms and gases harmful to human health.
Any person carrying out work on the plant must be appropriately trained. Suitable protective
clothing; including gloves, goggles should be worn at all times. Always remove contaminated
clothing and protective equipment after working with sewage treatment plants. Wash hands and
face prior to eating, drinking or smoking.
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All access hatches must be locked for safety
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Tanks are supplied with 3 locking points, as shown
below. All these points should be locked with a suitable locking device to prevent unauthorised
access
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Locking devices are not supplied.
1.2
Electrical /Maintenance
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All electrical work to be carried out by a qualified electrician using suitable materials for the
application.
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Do not open the Tricel
Pumping Chamber’s
cover without firstly isolating the mains power.
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Electrical work must be carried out strictly to the manufacturer’s instructions and to the relevant
national rules for electrical installations.
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When working with machinery / electrical equipment, proximity of water shall be noted.
Electrical equipment shall not be wet when working with it.
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There is potential danger when de-sludging and therefore this shall never be done alone.
1.3
Installation
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Excavation work should be planned with due regard to health and safety requirements.
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Prior to installation, please consider finished ground level when installing the Tricel Pumping
Chamber. If you envisage that a manhole riser/extension may be required to ensure manhole lid
remains above finished ground level, the Tricel Pumping Chamber must be installed with the
appropriate excavation foundation and backfill to accommodate the riser. Please refer to Section 5.9.
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Excavated material should either be shored or battened back to a
“safe”
angle.
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