General Use Of High Pressure Jetters - Flowplant DTK500 Original Instructions Manual

General use of High Pressure Jetters

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All persons using high pressure jetting equipment must be fully conversant with relevant
operating instructions, safety notes and codes of practice.
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Operators must be competent in all aspects of jetter use.
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Erect suitable cordons at least 10m from the jetting operation to restrict all unauthorised
access.
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All high-pressure water jetting operations should be under the control of a fully trained
supervisor, who is aware of the potential hazards to operators and passers-by.
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Check the makeup of the jetting team complies with the relevant WJA Code of practice.
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Warning notices, 'DANGER - HIGH PRESSURE JETTING' should be displayed at all possible
access points to the jetting area.
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Before starting the jetter, ensure that you, and anyone else who may be in control at any
time, are fully aware of its controls and their function.
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It is especially important that operators know how to stop the jetter in case of an emergency.
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Ensure that all the pre-operational checks have been completed.
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Do not operate the jetter near any persons or animals
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Before starting the machine perform a safety training session at the machine and
refer to all safety aspects.
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Legionnaire's Disease – leaving warm water in jetter tanks to stagnate for long periods
could create conditions for Legionnaire bacteria to multiply. Clean jetter tanks out at
least every 6 months with water above 70c (160F) to prevent algae and bacteria
forming.