Summary Of Known Hazards; Electrocution; Pressure - Teledyne 2120 Operating Instructions Manual

Trace Nitrogen in Argon Analyzer
Labels attached in appropriate areas of the analyzer warn you of
inherent hazards associated with the system. For personal safety, read
the labels and perform directed instructions before handling the
equipment.

1.7.4 Summary of Known Hazards

This equipment is designed to minimize your exposure to the process
gases and other known hazards. Read and thoroughly understand all
safety aspects of this system and its operation before operating or
maintaining the equipment.
1.7.4.1 E
LECTROCUTION
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE ANALYZER WITHOUT THE
COVER SECURED IN PLACE. THE OUTPUT OF THE
HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER AND THE
ANALYTICAL CELL ELECTRODES CAN APPROACH
VOLTAGES OF 6,000 VAC OR HIGHER. TO GUARD
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND POSSIBLE
ELECTROCUTION, THE ANALYZER SHOULD BE
SERVICED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
Adherence to the following guidelines helps guard against electrical
shock:
• For safety and proper performance, this analyzer must be
connected to a properly grounded three-wire source of electrical
power.
• Tampering or unauthorized substitution of components may
adversely affect the safety of this instrument. Use only factory-
approved components for repair.
• Before checking or replacing any chassis component, turn off the
power and remove the AC power cord from the rear panel.
1.7.4.2 P
RESSURE
WARNING: MISHANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS COULD
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. HANDLE AND STORE GAS
CYLINDERS WITH EXTREME CARE AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
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