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Receiving goods
The items delivered must be compared against the items listed on the shipping note and inspected for conformity. Unpacking,
installation and commissioning may be started only once the product has been checked and seen to conform with the intended
use as stated in the order process and contract. In particular, exceeding the permissible operating or design parameters may lead
to malfunctioning, component damage and personal injury. If not in line with conformity or if the delivery is incorrect in another
way, the product must not be used.
Transportation, storage, unpacking
The equipment is delivered in packing units in conformity with contract specifications or specifications required for certain
transportation methods and climate zones. They meet the requirements of the Flamco STAG GmbH packaging guidelines as a
bare minimum. In conformity with these guidelines, vessels are shipped horizontally and compressor or pump units upright, each
packed on disposable pallets. Accessories or additional equipment can be supplied separately (e.g. compressor unit K-04) or
may be shipped together with the vessel. These pallets are suitable for horizontal transportation with suitable fork-lift trucks. The
forks must be set to the widest possible outer dimensions in order to prevent the load from tipping over. When moving the article
in question, the forks must be in the lowest possible position, with the article at right angles to the forks. If the packages are
suitable for lifting gear, they will be marked at the appropriate lifting points. Important note: Transport the packed goods as close
as possible to the envisaged set-up location and make sure there is a horizontal, solid surface on which the goods can stand.
Caution: Please take precautions to make sure the vessel, once it has been removed from the pallet and the packaging, does not
bottom out, tip over or rock. Suitable lifting lugs are provided for lifting and moving suspended empty vessels prior to installation.
Such devices (lifting lugs) must be used in tandem; avoid side-pulling.
Once they have been removed from the pallet and the packaging, separately shipped compressors (K04) must be transferred by
pulling them over suitable levelled surfaces. Use methods that prevent uncontrolled falling, sliding or tipping over.
The goods may also be warehoused in their packaging. Once it has been removed from its packaging, the equipment must be
put in position, observing standard safety procedures. Do not stack the equipment. Use only permitted lifting gear and safe tools,
and wear the required personal protective equipment.
Operations room
Defenition: room which meets the applicable European regulations, European and harmonized standards and relevant technical rules and
guidelines of the professional associations for this field of application. For the use of the expansion automat as prescribed in this manual these
rooms generally contain equipment for thermal generation and distribution, water heating/cooling and top-up, power source and distribution,
such as measuring, control engineering, control technology and IT.
Access for unqualified and untrained persons must be restricted or forbidden.
The set-up location of the expansion automat must ensure that the operation, service, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation
and dismantling can be carried out unhindered and without danger. The floor of the set-up location for the pressurization unit
equipment must be such that stability is guaranteed and maintained. Bear in mind that the maximum possible forces can be
exerted from the net mass including the water volume. If stability cannot be guaranteed, there is a danger that the vessel will tip
over or move and, as a consequence in addition to functional defects may lead to personal injury. The ambient atmosphere must
be free of conductive gases, high concentrations of dust and vapours. There is the risk of explosion if any combustible gases are
present.
When the safety valve is opening to prevent overpressure in the vessel and when bladder leakage leads to overflowing at the
atmospheric pressure equalization port, system water will be drained off. Depending on the process, the water temperature can
rise to 70 °C and, in the case of improper operation exceed 70 °C. This brings a danger of personal injury by burns and/or
scalding. Ensure that such water can be drained without danger and that there is a safe drainage option or water collector
available to prevent damage from water in the system (consider the impact additives may have on the groundwater!).
Flooded equipment must not be operated. If electrical equipment short circuits, persons or other beings in the water will be
electrocuted. Furthermore, there is a danger of malfunction and partial or irreparable damage to individual components due to
water saturation and corrosion.
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