AEC Self Cleaning Continuous Filters - Manual (Page 13)

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2-4 Options
Options marked with “*” indicate options that can be factory installed or retrofitted in the
field.
Sprinkler Heads. These are recommended for reducing any potential fire hazard that exists
when the Self Cleaning Continuous Filter is used to collect emissions from steel on combined
metal sandings. They should be installed by licensed contractors who are familiar with the
fire hazards associated with dust control equipment as well as local fire codes.
Pressure Relief Vents. In some applications, these are required. Your insurance company’s
underwriter should be consulted to determine the required vent ratio (if required). To reduce
the probability of a secondary explosion, vents installed inside a building should be vented as
directly as possible to the outside. If equipped with pressure relief vents, the Self Cleaning
Continuous Filter should be installed so that the vents are unobstructed by ladders, walkways
or other structures.
High Temperature Process Air Equipment. Standard Self Cleaning Process Air Filters are
designed for ambient air conditions. If higher operating temperatures are required, this
equipment is available.
2-5 Safety Devices and Interlocks
This section includes information on safety devices and procedures that are inherent to the
Self Cleaning Continuous Filter. This manual is not intended to supersede or alter safety
standards established by the user of this equipment. Instead, the material contained in this
section is recommended to supplement these procedures in order to provide a safer working
environment.
At the completion of this section, the operator and maintenance personnel will be able to do
the following:
• Identify and locate specific safety devices.
• Understand the proper use of the safety devices provided.
• Describe the function of the safety device.
Safety Circuit Standards
Safety circuits used in industrial systems protect the operator and maintenance personnel
from dangerous energy. They also provide a means of locking out or isolating the energy for
servicing equipment.
Various agencies have contributed to the establishment of safety standards that apply to the
design and manufacture of automated equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and the Joint Industrial council (JIC) are just a few of the
organizations that have joined with the plastics industry to develop safety standards.
Every effort has been made to incorporate these standards into the design of the Self Cleaning
Continuous Filter; however, it is the responsibility of the personnel operating and maintaining
the equipment to familiarize themselves with the safety procedures and the proper use of any
safety devices.