ACO has completely upgraded its light-oil separators in response to the new European standard EN 858. This product line now sets new benchmarks for separator technology.
Inflammable or explosive atmospheres can build up in the wastewater piping systems of petrol stations, car washes and vehicle workshops. These hazardous atmospheres must be isolated by separator systems. ACO has three solutions available with the ACO Passavant light-oil separators OLEOMAX®, OLEOSAFE® and OLEOPASS®, which all comply with EN 858 and German DIN 1999-100.
All light-oil separators built by ACO are class I separators (certified with 5 mg per litre residual hydrocarbons). After removal of the coalescence element, they naturally also comply with all specifications for class II separators (certified for 100 mg per litre residual hydrocarbons).
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When should light oil separators be used? Their use is stipulated by the regulations in DIN 1986-100, Section 6.2.3: “If petroleum or light oils, especially those that are combustible or can form explosive atmospheres, enter the sewers, separator systems for light oils must be used downstream of the discharge points.” Discharging petroleum and light oils into public sewers can cause groundwater and drinking water contamination, and in serious cases, cause extensive environmental damage to flora and fauna. The solution to this problem is a light oil separator. Any light oil in the wastewater is collected in a separator tank and prevented from being discharged from the separator. The discharge outlet closes automatically when the maximum storage capacity has been reached. The light oil which collects in the separator is disposed of by certified recycling companies at regular intervals.
Standards and tests
All ACO light oil separators are manufactured in accordance with the applicable standards DIN EN 858 and DIN 1999-100. All the separators in the range are hydraulically tested and have General Building Supervisory Authority Authorisation or the new application authorisation from DIBt Berlin. The separators also undergo regular inspection by the Bavarian State Trading Agency which checks the production to make sure it complies with the latest testing standards.
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