Breathing Device - Siemens MicroSAM Operating Instructions Manual

Mounting
4.4 Mounting and connecting
4.4.8

Breathing device

The breathing device is used for pressure compensation during operation. Pressure
compensation is required due to temperature variations during operation
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Danger
Danger of explosion through discharged gases
In the event of a fault, all gases supplied to the chromatograph (also samples and hydrogen
as carrier gas) can be discharged via the breathing connector or a connected line. In such a
case, there is a danger to personnel, equipment and the environment!
 For this reason, take appropriate measures to prevent this.
 Never connect the breathing connector to the exhaust gas system.
Do not close off the breathing device
Ensure that the breathing device is not closed during operation, otherwise:
 Pressure compensation is no longer carried out.
 Ex protection is no longer guaranteed.
 Housing protection IP65 is only guaranteed if the pipeline connected to
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Breathing connector
Breathing device
DANGER
WARNING
room which contains neither splashing water nor dust.
Operating Instructions, 06/2012, C79000-G5376-C560-07
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