PerkinElmer aanalyst 200 User Manual page 34

Safety Practices
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Use and store cylinders away from exits and exit routes.
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Locate cylinders away from heat sources, including heat lamps. Compressed gas cylinders
should not be subjected to temperatures above 52 °C (126 °F).
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Do not allow ignition sources in the storage area and keep cylinders away from readily
ignitable substances such as gasoline or waste, or combustibles in bulk, including oil.
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Store cylinders standing upright, fastened securely to an immovable bulkhead or
permanent wall.
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When storing cylinders outdoors, they should be stored above ground on a suitable floor
and protected against temperature extremes (including the direct rays of the sun).
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Mark gas cylinders clearly to identify the contents and status (full, empty, etc.).
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Do not attempt to refill gas cylinders.
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Arrange gas hoses where they will not be damaged or stepped on and where things will
not be dropped on them.
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Perform periodic gas leak tests by applying a soap solution to all joints and seals.
Handling Cylinders
Review the following precautions to ensure the safe use and handling of gas cylinders.
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If it becomes necessary to move cylinders, do so with a suitable hand truck after insuring
that the container cap is secured and the cylinder is properly fastened to the hand truck.
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Use only regulators, tubing and hose connectors approved by an appropriate regulatory
agency.
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Arrange gas hoses where they will not be damaged or stepped on and where objects will
not be dropped on them.
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Do not refill cylinders.
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Check the condition of pipes, hoses and connectors regularly. Perform gas leak tests at all
joints and seals of the gas system regularly, using an approved gas leak detection system.
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The responsible body must carry out appropriate leakage tests necessary for safety on
those gas and liquid connections which the operator is directed to assemble during
installation, normal use, or maintenance.
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Check that when the equipment is turned off, close all gas cylinder valves tightly at the
cylinder. Bleed the remainder of the line before turning the exhaust vent off.
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