Introduction; Safety Instructions-English - LANDTEC GEM5000 Operating Manual

5K-MNL-GEM5000

1 Introduction

This manual explains how to use the GEM5000 landfill gas analyzer. The GEM5000
measures flow and calculates the calorific values of the gas as well as being a useful tool for
balancing the gas field. The GEM5000 gas analyzer may be used to monitor, calculate,
adjust and record the flow at each monitoring point.
This instrument may also be used in GA (gas analyzer) mode of operation if required. The
operator may change the analyzer between a gas extraction monitor (GEM mode) or a
landfill gas analyzer (GA Mode). The mode of operation can be changed from the 'Special
Action' menu. Please refer to the section 'Taking Readings' for further instruction.
The 5000 series of gas analyzers complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
1.1 Safety instructions
Warning
:
Note Gas analyzers are a sensitive piece of scientific equipment, and should be
treated as such. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
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English
The 5000 series of gas analyzers can be used for measuring gases
from landfill sites and other sources as described in this manual.
The operator may be exposed to harmful gases during the use of
the instrument. Inhaling these gases may be harmful to health and
in some cases may be fatal.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that he/she is adequately
trained in the safety aspects of the gases being used and appropriate
procedures are followed. In particular, where hazardous gases are
being used the gas exhausted from the analyzer must be piped to an
area where it is safe to discharge the gas.
Hazardous gas can also be expelled from the instrument
when purging with clean air.
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GEM5000 Gas Analyzer
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