Separation System

Safety

Printed Jan 1995

Book No. 1810004-02 V1

Alfa Laval Marine & Diesel

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Published by: Alfa Laval Tumba AB
Marine & Diesel
S - 147 80 Tumba
Sweden
© Copyright Alfa Laval Tumba AB 1995. Printed in Sweden.
Contents

1 Safety Instructions 1

1.1 Warning Signs 1

1.2 Specific Factors 3

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1.1 Warning Signs

Pay attention to the safety instructions in this
manual. Below are definitions of the three
grades of warning signs used when there is a
risk to personnel.

DANGER

Type of hazard

This type of safety instruction

indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in fatal injury,
or fatal damage to health.

WARNING

Type of hazard

This type of safety instruction

indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in disabling
injury, or disabling damage to health.

CAUTION

Type of hazard

This type of safety instruction

indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in light injury,
or light damage to health.

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The warning sign used when there is a risk to

equipment.

NOTE

This type of safety instruction

indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to
equipment.

The warning sign is also used when there is a

need to stress important information.

NOTE

This sign is used to stress important

information, e.g. how to read this
system manual.

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1.2 Specific Factors

The centrifugal separator includes parts that
rotate at high speed, generate high centrifugal
forces, and take a long time to stop rotating.

Materials are carefully chosen and parts are

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designed with extremely fine manufacturing
tolerances. Rotating parts are carefully bal-
anced to reduce vibration and wear and tear
and to withstand stress and fatigue.

The separation system is designed and

supplied for a specific function (type of liquid,
rotational speed, temperature, density, etc.)
and must be used for this function only, and
strictly within Alfa Laval´s specifications.

Incorrect operation or maintenance is likely to

result in an imbalance due to build up of
sediment, reduction of material strength, etc.
that could lead to serious injury or damage.
These compulsory safety instructions apply:
• Use the separator only for the purpose and
parameter range specified by Alfa Laval.
• Strictly follow the instructions for
installation, operation and maintenance.
• Ensure that personnel are fully trained and
competent in operation, maintenance and
emergency procedures.
• Use only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts
and the special tools supplied.

NOTE

If safety instructions and installation

instructions in this manual are not
strictly followed, Alfa Laval can not
be held responsible for any
malfunction or injuries resulting.

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DANGER

Disintegration
hazard
3
m /h
Using the separator system outside kPa

limits specified by Alfa Laval could 3

kg/m o
C
cause breakdown.
If power cables have been connected rpm

S005131A
Hz
always check the rotation direction.
If the separator rotates in reverse vital
rotating parts could unscrew.

If the separator is not assembled and

connected properly it is likely to lead
to disintegration.

Excessive vibration may cause

breakdown.

Do not discharge a vibrating

separator. Vibration due to solidified

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sludge can increase if only part of the
sludge is discharged.

Do not enter the room after an

emergency stop while the separator is
still rotating.
Do not start the separator without
first remedying the emergency.

Entrapment hazard
S005111A

Do not begin maintenance work

while the machine is still rotating.

Do not switch on without all covers

and guards in place.
S005101A

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WARNING

Noise hazard

Excessive noise can cause damage to

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hearing if unprotected.

CAUTION

Burn hazard

S005541A
Lubrication oil and various machine
surfaces can be hot and cause burns.

Slip hazard

Oil leakage may make the floor

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slippery and cause minor injury.

NOTE

Too much or too little oil can damage

the separator bearings.

Neglecting an oil change will result in

damage to separator bearings.
Be sure to study all relevant
documentation and become familiar
with the function and operation of the
system and each particular unit.
If safety instructions and installation
instructions in this manual are not
strictly followed, Alfa Laval can not
be held responsible for any
malfunction or injuries resulting.

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