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Compact Operating Instructions, 05/2018, A5E31805656-06
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General safety instructions for gas connections
Introduction of toxic, corrosive or flammable gases
The limited release of toxic or corrosive gases during their introduction cannot be avoided
with absolute certainty.
• Before toxic, corrosive or flammable gases are introduced, carry out a leak test for t
he
pipe connections.
• Flush the device with oil-free and dry purge air or inert gas.
• Collect the emerging purging gas for environmentally-friendly disposal with a suitabl
e
dev
ice.
Parts in contact with sample gases unsuitable for sample gas
Danger of injury or poisoning, device damage
Hot, poisonous and corrosive sample gases can be released at the connections if the
device parts and accessories coming into contact with sample gas are unsuitable for the
sample gas.
• Use only such connecting part (pipes, threaded joints and sealing material) coming int
o
c
ontact with sample gas that are suitable for the connection and the sample gases.
Refer to the information in the section "Technical specifications (page 119)".
Possible leakages of gas path
Danger of poisoning
Leaky gas paths lead to accumulation of the sample gas in the device.
• Tighten the clamping screws in accordance with the mounting specifications of th
e
manu
facturer using a suitable open-ended wrench.
In the process, make sure that you counter properly.