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Safety
2.4 General safety instructions
State of the art
The GSD 320 is built according to the most advanced engineering principles and is safe
to operate.
Extension of the scope of application
Any use of this equipment for purposes other than originally intended (including sampling
of corrosive or flammable gases or sampling of liquids) requires the prior written approval
by the Pfeiffer Vacuum parent company.
Any use of the GSD 320 not corresponding to the (extended) scope of application is
considered to be non-conforming and the manufacturer declines all liability resulting from
such use.
Access by unauthorized persons
The owner shall ensure that only trained persons work on the GSD 320.
Inappropriate working procedures
The equipment must not be operated in any way that impairs the safety of the users and
the GSD 320.
Obligation to report changes of the system
The user shall immediately notify the owner of any changes that have occurred and may
impair the safety of the GSD 320.
Obligation to perform maintenance
The owner shall keep the GSD 320 in proper working condition at all times.
Shut-down and disconnection from the power
The GSD 320 must be switched off and disconnected from the power source before any
maintenance work is performed. The shut-down procedures in these Operating
Instructions must be strictly followed.
Removal of protective devices
Protective devices may only be removed after the GSD 320 has been completely shut
down and disconnected from the power source.
The product is not for use in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. If the
product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Potentially lethal voltages are present when the line cord is connected.
Only trained personnel may perform service actions on the product.
Refer all maintenance to qualified personnel.
Do not position the product where the disconnecting device is not easily
accessible.