Safety instructions
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3.7.2 Safety instructions - Protection against explosion and fire
The analyzer must not be operated in an explosive environment. Smoking or handling open
flames in the operating room of the analyzer is prohibited!
The operating personnel has to be familiar with the location of the fire-fighting equipment in
the operating room of the analyzer.
3.7.3 Safety instructions - electrical equipment
Work on electrical components of the analyzer may only be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian in accordance wit the applicable electrical engineering rules. Life-threatening electrical
voltages may occur in the interior of the analyzer!
The following has to be observed:
Extension modules or system components must always be connected to or discon-
nected from the analyzer in a deactivated condition.
Before opening the analyzer it must be switched off from the equipment switch and
the mains connector must be disconnected from the mains outlet!
The analyzer must not be switched on without the combustion tube being fitted.
Any work on the right-hand side component of the analyzer may only be carried out
by the customer service of Analytik Jena AG and specially authorized technicians.
The electrical components must be checked regularly by a qualified electrician. Any
defects, such as loose connections, faulty or damaged cables, must be repaired
without delay.
The analyzer must be switched off immediately at the power switch (on the equip-
ment backplate) and the power supply disconnected from the mains if there is any
interference with the electric components.
3.7.4 Safety instructions for compressed gas containers and
systems
The carrier gases (argon and/or oxygen) are taken from compressed gas containers or local
compressed gas systems. The required purity of the gas must be ensured (→ see chapter
"Technical data" p.9)!
Work on compressed gas containers and systems must only be carried out by individuals
with specialist knowledge and experience in compressed gas systems.
The following has to be observed:
For gas cylinder or gas plant operation, the safety instructions and guidelines which
are valid at the operating location must be strictly complied with.
High pressure hoses and pressure reducers may only be used for the assigned gas-
es.
Pipes, hoses, screw connections and pressure reducers for oxygen must be kept
free from grease.
All pipes, hoses and screw connections must be checked regularly for leaks and ex-
ternally visible damage. Leaks and damaged must be repaired without delay.
Prior to inspections, service and repairs the valves must be closed and the analyzer
vented!