Geotech GA5000 User Manual

GA5000 gas analyser OMGA5KN4.4
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1.0 Manual guidelines
1.1 Hazard warnings and safety symbols
Warning
Information in this manual that may affect the safety of users
and others is preceded by the warning symbol.
Caution - Failure to follow the correct information may result
in physical injury which in some cases could be fatal. If the
equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
General product label symbols are listed as follows:
CE conformity-The CE-
marking is the manufacturer's
statement to the EU
authorities that the product
complies with all relevant CE-
marking Directives.
If the CSA mark appears with
the indicator "US" or "NRTL" it
means that the product is
certified for the U.S. market, to
the applicable U.S. standards.
VDE mark is a symbol for
electrical, mechanical,
thermal, toxic, radiological
and other hazards.
Separate collection, handling
and disposal for waste electrical
and electronic equipment and
its
components.
Electric shock warning.
Refer to operators manual.
Double insulated construction
- does not require an Earth.
Specific marking of explosion
protection (ATEX only).
II 2G
Equipment group and
category. G = gases; the type
of explosive atmosphere.
IECEx licenced mark
(IECEx only).
Fuse.
Equipment for indoor use only.
1.2 Notes
Important/useful information and instructions are shown clearly throughout the manual in a
note format. For example:
 Note: For further information please contact Technical Support at Geotech on +44(0)1926
338111 or email technical@geotech.co.uk
2.0 Introduction
This manual explains how to use the GA5000 landfill gas analyser. The GA5000 is designed to
meet all current demands for landfill & Brownfield site monitoring protocols set by
government legislation in Europe and the United Kingdom. Utilised with dedicated software,
the GA5000 becomes an extremely powerful detection, monitoring and change indicator tool.
The 5000 series of gas analysers complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

Geotech GA5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Geotech
Model	GA5000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English