SCREENGUARD
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INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
5
SAFETY
Safety instructions
General
Carefully read the installation and operation instructions prior to installation or handling of the filter.
While working with the filter all conventional safety instructions should be observed in order to avoid
danger to the workers, the public or to property in the vicinity.
WARNING
Fully release the pressure in the filter before performing installation or maintenance operations
involving opening the filter. Check the pressure gauge to be sure it is at 0 before proceeding.
WARNING
The filter may start a flushing cycle automatically at any time, without any prior indication.
No changes or modifications to the equipment are permitted without written consent provided by the
manufacturer or by its representative, on the manufacturer's behalf.
Work only with proper and standard tools
(see Tools required for installation, page 13; and Tools required for maintenance, page 25).
Use only original parts supplied/approved by Netafim™.
Operation, Control and Maintenance
Loosening or unscrewing bolts should be done only after the pressure in the filter has been released.
Avoid splashing and water leakage in order to reduce danger of slipping, electrical danger or damage to
the equipment caused by moisture.
Always open and close valves gradually to prevent water-hammer.
Remove grease and fat material residues to avoid slipping.
Manual cleaning of filter assembly using high water pressure should be performed in accordance with
the cleaning system instructions and without endangering the operator or his working area.
When using acid or other chemical agents for the maintenance of the irrigation system or for the
cleaning of filter assembly, it should be performed in accordance with the relevant material safety
instructions and without endangering the operator or his working area.
Use of Lifting Equipment
While using lifting equipment, make sure that the filter or the lifted part is strapped securely and in a
safe manner.
Avoid working below lifted equipment.
Wear a safety helmet while using lifting equipment.
Lift the filter by the lifting anchors using hoisting straps in order to avoid damage to the filter's coating.
Carry the filter by the carrying handles or by the metal body.
The filter should not be carried by the filter caps, piston and piston chamber.
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