Safety And Warning Information - Linde G-TECTA SG Operating Manual

Safety and Warning information

WARNING
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Read and understand all
instructions in the operation section of this
operating manual before use.
WARNING
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Do not substitute components
as this may impair intrinsic safety and invalidate
warranty.
WARNING
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Observe all warnings and
instructions marked on the instrument and within
this operating manual.
WARNING
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Observe site health and safety
procedures for gases being monitored and
evacuation procedures.
WARNING
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Make sure you understand the
alarm warnings.
WARNING
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If this product is not working
properly, read the operating manual or call
The Linde Group.
WARNING
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The accuracy of G-TECTA
instruments equipped with a toxic gas sensor
should be checked periodically with known
concentration calibration gas. Failure to check
accuracy can lead to inaccurate and potentially
dangerous readings. G-TECTA
equipped with an oxygen sensor should be
periodically calibrated in fresh air.
WARNING
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Ensure maintenance and
calibrations are carried out in accordance with the
procedures in the operating manual.
WARNING
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The equipment is not certified
for use in atmospheres containing more than 21%
oxygen.
WARNING
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G-TECTA
detectors have been designed for the detection
of either oxygen deficiencies or specific toxic gas
accumulations. An alarm condition indicates the
presence of a potentially life threatening hazard
and should be taken very seriously.
SG
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SG instruments
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SG portable gas
®
WARNING
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Ensure only qualified service
personnel change sensors, batteries and operating
system.
WARNING
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Only charge batteries in safe
(non-hazardous) areas.
Instructions – specific for use in
hazardous areas
The following instructions apply to
equipment covered by certificate numbers
Baseefa09ATEX0240 Flammable Gas
Baseefa09ATEX0244 Oxygen or Toxic Gas.
The following information covers all relevant points
listed in clause 1.0.6 of the Essential Health & Safety
Requirements of the ATEX directive.
1. The certification marking is as follows:
G-TECTA SG
www.g-tecta.com
1180
N694
IECEx
BAS 09.0115
Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb -4F/-20ºC ≤ ta ≤ 149F/65ºC
Baseefa09ATEX0240
The Linde Group, GU2 7XY, UK
IIIIIIIIII
BAR CODE
Flammable Gas
G-TECTA SG
www.g-tecta.com
N694 1180
IECEx
BAS 09.0116
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga -4F/-20ºC ≤ ta ≤ 149F/65ºC
Baseefa09ATEX0244
The Linde Group, GU2 7XY, UK
IIIIIIIIII
BAR CODE
Oxygen or Toxic Gas
2. The G-TECTA SG may be used in Zones 1
®
and 2 for flammable versions and Zones 0,
1, and 2 for toxic and oxygen versions. Both
versions can be used for Group IIA, IIB, and IIC
gases and vapours for Temperature Classes T1,
T2, T3 and T4.
UK
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II 2G
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II 1G
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