Fuel Conditioning System

FCM One Safety

System Manual
Lit. Code 200001441-1-EN-GB
Manual No. 9013904 02 V. 1
Published by
Alfa Laval SpA
Product Development FCS & Modules
Via Pusiano 2
20900 Monza (MB), Italy

The original instructions are in English

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Contents
1 Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Exclusion of Responsibility........................................................................................6
1.2 Key Factors for Safe Operation.................................................................................6
1.3 Warning Signs Definitions......................................................................................... 7
1.4 Summary of Safety Hazards......................................................................................8
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1 Safety Instructions
Important – read this!

The Fuel Conditioning Module operates under high temperature and pressure
conditions. It is therefore essential for the safe operation of this fuel
conditioning system that you read and understand this manual in all parts,
including the warning signs and safety precautions presented in this section.

Safety

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1.1 Exclusion of Responsibility

The information included in this document are solely related to the hardware
and software hereby described. However, differences may be present or
result. The contents of this document are periodically checked and reviewed
when it is needed.

1.2 Key Factors for Safe Operation

The fuel conditioning system is designed and supplied for a specific function
as well as type of liquid, pressure, temperature. The system should be used
for this purpose only and strictly within Alfa Laval´s specifications.

Incorrect operation or maintenance may result in a reduction of material

strength and reliability that could lead to serious breakdown causing fatal
injury or damage to property.

For safe operation, strictly follow the instructions for installation, operation and
maintenance pointed out in this manual.

The following is mandatory for safe operation:

1. Never ignore alarms. Always eliminate the cause before resuming
equipment operation.
2. Never use the system for other purposes than those specified by Alfa

Safety
Laval.
3. Ensure that personnel are fully trained and able in installation, operation,
maintenance, and emergency procedures. Only qualified staff is allowed to
install, operate and maintain the module.
4. Use only Alfa Laval genuine spare parts and the supplied special tools.
5. Do not tamper with the module and its components.
6. Do not modify the module components.
7. Replace the components only with other components equal in type, brand,
material and quality to those used by Alfa Laval. If it is present, see Spare
Parts Catalogue.
8. Do not maintain components if not experienced. Avoid partial maintenance.
This may cause damage to people or objects when the module is in
operating mode.
9. Ensure that each electrical grounding connection (among the module
components and between the module and the ground) is properly
connected according to the local rules.
10. Do not touch the piping when the module is in running mode; the pipes
may have a dangerous temperature that could cause injuries.

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1.3 Warning Signs Definitions

Pay attention to the safety instructions in this manual.
Definitions of the warning signs used in this manual are listed below.

DANGER Danger — serious injury or death

This type of safety sign or instruction indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Example: Entrapment hazard — Make sure that rotating parts are at a
complete standstill before starting any dismantling work.

WARNING Warning — serious injury or death

This type of safety sign or instruction indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Example: Crush hazard — When lifting the Fuel Conditioning Module,
use only the lifting eyes specifically made for this purpose. Always use a
lifting beam.

Safety
CAUTION Caution — minor or moderate injury
This type of safety sign or instruction indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
‘CAUTION’ used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in equipment
damage.
Example: Burn hazard — Various machine surfaces could be hot and
could cause burns.

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1.4 Summary of Safety Hazards

Below is a list of the warnings which have been used in the text of this instruction manual
to ensure safe installation, start-up, operation, stop, and maintenance.

Further warnings are to be found in the appropriate sections throughout the manual.

1 Installation

WARNING
Crush hazard
When lifting the Fuel Conditioning
Module, use only the lifting eyes specially
made for this purpose. Always use a
lifting beam.

Safety
2 Start-up

WARNING
Electrical hazard
Follow local regulations for electrical
installation and electrical bonding and
grounding.

WARNING
Breakdown hazard
Use the fuel conditioning system for the
purpose, and within the limits, specified
by Alfa Laval. Failure to do so could
cause breakdown.

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3 Operation

CAUTION
Noise hazard
Use ear protection if noise levels are
high.

CAUTION
Slip hazard
Check all connections for leakage. Oil
leaks can make the floor slippery.

CAUTION
Breakdown hazard
Never reset an alarm without first finding
and settling the cause.

CAUTION
Burn hazard

Safety
Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Process
pipes, various machine surfaces, and
processed liquid can be hot and cause
burns.

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4 Maintenance

WARNING
Entrapment hazard
To avoid accidental start, switch off and
lock power supply before starting any
dismantling work.

WARNING
Burn hazard
Use protective gloves when handling any
heated parts.

CAUTION
Pressure risk
Before starting maintenance work on the
filters or pumps or viscosity sensor, make
sure to release the inside pressure.

5 Control Cabinet

Safety
DANGER
Particular hazard
It is strictly forbidden to climb the control
cabinet assembled on the module.

CAUTION
Capacitors hazard
After the power supply switch off do not
touch capacitors for at least 2 minutes.
They are located inside the cabinet
frontal door.

CAUTION
Operation hazard
Be careful opening the frontal door; 230V
components can be installed inside the
cabinet.

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