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Safety statements
All electrical equipment is potentially hazardous. Never remove
covers from the instrument unless specific maintenance
procedures are being followed by trained personnel.
Propane, Butane, and mixtures thereof are highly flammable and
potentially explosive.
Test all gas hose connections for leakage with a soap solution or
proprietary leak detection spray prior to initial start-up. Never
use a naked flame. Check for bubbles or any signs of leakage
when the gas source is opened. Leakage can result in a dangerous
situation! If any odour of gas is detected or leakage discovered,
STOP IMMEDIATELY and correct the situation.
As with all gas fuelled equipment, combustion products are
released into the atmosphere when the flame is alight. The
instrument must therefore be installed in an area of sufficient
volume and with ventilation adequate to ensure these
combustion products do not build-up to hazardous levels. The
application and type of sample should also be considered during
the evaluation of a fume extraction system to ensure that
hazardous fumes are not created from the sample composition.
Specialist advice should be sought if any doubt exists regarding
the suitability of the proposed location.
Cylinders of fuel gas should be stored and used in accordance
with the supplier’s recommendations and local regulations.
The gas hose supplied with the instrument conforms to current UK
legislation. If using an alternative gas hose ensure it conforms to
your local and national regulations.
The instrument must be located such that it does not impede access
around the work area, taking care that both the instrument and
service connections cannot be accidentally disturbed or damaged by
personnel undertaking other tasks.
Under no circumstances should the instrument be installed beneath
overhanging cabinets. There must be at least 50cm of clear space
above the chimney.
Use of fuel gases other than Propane, Butane or Natural Gas can
result in a dangerous situation and cause severe damage to the
instrument, which will void the warranty.
If legislated in your region, connecting the unit to a gas supply
should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and certificated
installer.
Do not attempt to look down into the Chimney when the flame
photometer is in use. Always use the Inspection Port to view the
flame
Under no circumstances leave the instrument unattended when the
flame is alight.
When using the Alternate Air Port make sure that the air is flowing
before initiating the Start Up sequence and that the Shut Down
sequence has finished before turning off the air.
DO NOT use oxygen or oxygen-enriched air.
Ensure that the connections used within the gas supply pipework
from the gas bottle or other source conform to applicable
national requirements.
Consideration should be undertaken for the appropriate filtering or
other systems which may be necessary to trap hazardous sample
residues present in the exhaust gas stream.
Necessary provisions for collection of waste from the mixing
chamber U-Tube/ Waste cup should be considered when supplying
a suitable waste receptacle to ensure that hazardous waste material
does not pose a risk to other people or the environment. Hazardous
waste fluid should be disposed of in accordance to local or national
regulations.
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