asecos Safety Storage Cabinets

Introduction and Warranty

Thank you for purchasing an asecos safety storage cabinet, a crucial investment in workplace safety. These cabinets ensure safe and convenient storage of hazardous materials.

Warranty Information:

• 5 Years Warranty: Available with a BASIC-Plus maintenance contract for 5 years.
• 10 Years Warranty: Available with a PREMIUM Q maintenance contract, requiring annual renewal for Q-LINE cabinets.

For detailed warranty information, visit www.asecos.nl or call +31 172 50 64 76.

Product Lines and Compliance

asecos offers various safety storage cabinet lines, including:

• S-LINE, Q-LINE, UB-LINE, XL-LINE, K-LINE: Tested and certified according to BS EN 14470-1 for storing combustible liquids.
• G-CLASSIC-30, G-ULTIMATE-90: Tested and certified according to BS EN 14470-2 for storing and emptying gas cylinders.

Specific model numbers and technical details are provided in the appendices.

Operating Instructions

1. Notes, Guidelines & Guarantee

General Safety Notes:

• Observe all applicable statutes, regulations, and instructions when handling hazardous materials.
• Electrical work must be performed by qualified electricians only.
• Ensure proper on-site installation conditions (e.g., bolting to the building).
• Follow instructions from supervisory engineering departments and accident prevention regulations.
• Safety checks must be performed by authorized personnel using original spare parts.
• Only use the cabinet after proper instruction; unauthorized persons must be denied access.
• Keep door pivoting areas clear and doors/drawers closed when not in use.
• Observe quantity limits and loading capacities.
• Spilled hazardous materials must be collected and removed immediately.
• Store aggressive chemicals in specialized cabinets or on appropriate shelves.
• Ensure sufficient technical ventilation.
• Check cabinet surface resistance to chemicals before storage.
• Corrosive liquids/gases can affect shut-off equipment for air supply/exhaust.
• Inspect the cabinet for damage before initial commissioning.

Set-up Requirements: [temperature icon] 0-35 °C, [humidity icon] 30-70%

Guarantee: The manufacturer guarantees products for 24 months from delivery. Annual inspections by specialized staff are compulsory to maintain warranty claims.

Cabinet Details: Refer to appendices for technical drawings and data.

2. Transport

CAUTION: Transport cabinets upright on a pallet truck, secured against slipping. Remove transport locks only at the installation site. Improper transport can cause concealed damage.

Dismantling Transport Packaging: Follow illustrated steps [diagram: dismantling packaging].

In-plant Transport: Possible without transport locks.

Tilting: May only be done without jolts, potentially with an optional tilting bracket.

3. Erection, Commissioning & Function

Alignment: Ensure cabinets are correctly aligned, with door elements not scraping seals. Automatic closing mechanisms must function correctly. [diagram: alignment steps]

CAUTION: Notify of any damage immediately!

Commissioning: Before first use, examine the cabinet for damage, defective seals, correct alignment, and door function. Use only in orderly condition.

Anti-tilt Device: Essential for models with drawers; must be fastened to the wall.

4. Closing Mechanisms

Types of Closing: Includes thermal release, automatic door closing (TSA), permanently self-closing, doors with arrest system, and doors closable by hand.

Automatic Door Closing System (TSA): Doors close automatically. Time interval is adjustable (preset: 60 seconds). Do not force doors closed by hand.

Locking: Ensure doors and drawers are kept closed when not in use. Cabinets do not have an emergency unlocking facility.

5. Interior Fittings (S, Q, K, XL, UB Lines)

Spill Containment Sump: Must hold 10% of total container volume or 110% of the largest container, whichever is greater. Can be used as a storage surface with a perforated metal plate insert.

Drawers/Second Storage Level: Designed to retract automatically in case of fire. Height adjustment by authorized personnel only.

Tray Shelves & Shelves: Height-adjustable fittings.

6. Interior Fittings (G-CLASSIC-30, G-ULTIMATE-90)

Mounting Rails: For fittings for pressurized gases, height-adjustable.

Cylinder Retainer: For securing gas cylinders, adjustable in depth.

Rolling Ramp: Latches automatically when folded.

Pipe/Cable Leadthrough: Prepared on top section, observe diameter limits (10mm pipes, 20mm cables).

Ermeto Screw Connection: Can be mounted via R3/8" internal threads.

Optional Equipment: Side cylinder retainers available.

7. Storage

Store aggressive chemicals and corrosive liquids in appropriate cabinets. Observe maximum gas cylinder volume limits (210 L + 10 L).

8. Earthing

An earth connection may be necessary based on a risk analysis. Compulsory for decanting operations to a potential equalization system.

9. Ventilation

General Facts: Check connection to exhaust systems. Ventilation wheel indicates correct air circulation.

S, Q, K, XL, UB Lines: Can be connected to technical exhaust systems. Can operate without ventilation, but requires marking if so. Connectors may need mounting.

G-CLASSIC-30, G-ULTIMATE-90: Minimum air recirculation rates apply for technical exhaust systems (10x for combustible/oxidising gases, 120x for toxic gases).

10. Fire Disposal

Opening After Fire: Use spark-free tools. Remove ignition sources. Open with extreme caution.

Disposal: Cabinets can be disposed of after dismantling; materials are not classified as special waste.

11. Safety Checks

Annual safety checks by authorized personnel are recommended and required for warranty claims. Daily and monthly functional checks are also advised.

Contact: For defects, complaints, or service requests, contact asecos service hotline at +31 172 50 64 76 or info@asecos.nl.

Technical Data

Key technical specifications for various asecos safety storage cabinets:

Surface Load Calculation Example (Q90.195.120):

Cabinet Weight: 424 kg, Load: 600 kg. Working Area: 1200 mm x (615+1000) mm = 1.2 m x 1.65 m = 1.938 m². Calculation: (424+600) kg / 1.938 m² = 1024 kg / 1.938 m² = 529 kg/m².

Detailed technical data, including specific model numbers, dimensions, load capacities, and air exchange rates, are available in the appendices of the original document.

Contact Information

For any defects, complaints, or service requests, please contact:

Asecos BV
Afdeling service
Tuinderij 15
NL-2451 GG Leimuiden
Tel: +31 172 50 64 76
Fax: +31 172 50 65 41

Website: www.asecos.nl