Safety; Safety Information; Gases - Pfeiffer Vacuum OmniStar GSD 300 O1 Operating Manual

1 Safety

1.1 Safety Information

a) Technology
The GSD 300 conforms to the latest technology and is safe to
operate.
b) Extension of the conforming utilization
Any utilization of this equipment beyond the intended use
(measurement of corrosive or explosive gases or the measure-
ment of liquids) requires the prior written approval by the
Pfeiffer Vacuum parent company.
Any utilization beyond the (extended) conforming utilization is
considered to be non-conforming and the manufacturer declines
all liability resulting from such use.
c) Manufacturer's instructions
Conforming utilization also includes the strict adherence to the
manufacturer's installation, start-up, operating and maintenance
instructions.
d) Personnel training
The GSD 300 may only be operated and maintained by skilled
and instructed personnel. The personnel must be informed in
particular on potential hazards.
e) Definition of the responsibilities
The responsibility for commissioning, operating and maintenance
work must be clearly defined and strictly adhered to so that the
competencies are clearly defined under the aspect of safety.
f) Access by unauthorized persons
The owner shall ensure that only trained persons work on the
GSD 300.
g) Improper behavior
The equipment may not be operated in any way that impairs the
safety of the users and the GSD 300.
h) Unauthorized modifications to the system
The user may not at his own discretion make any changes of
modifications that impair the safety of the GSD 300. In any case
they are made entirely at his own risk.
i) Obligation to report changes to the system
The user is obligated to report to the owner any changes to the
GSD 300 that impair the safety of the system.
k) Maintenance obligation
The owner of the system is obligated to maintain the GSD 300 in
proper condition at all times.
l) Proper workplace design
Through appropriate instructions and supervision, the owner shall
ensure that the workplaces at the GSD 300 are clean and not
obstructed.
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m) Shutdown and disconnection from the AC power
The GSD 300 must be switched off and disconnected from the
power source before any maintenance work is performed. In par-
ticular the switch-off procedures in this Operating manual must be
strictly followed.
n) Removal of protective devices
Protective devices may only be removed when the GSD 300 is
switched off and disconnected from the power source.
o) Inspections after maintenance or repair work
After maintenance or repair work it is important to check that all
protective devices have been installed and that they function cor-
rectly. Only then may the GSD 300 be put back into service.
p) Industry-specific accident prevention regulations
The owner shall ensure that the process gases are handled in
accordance with the applicable regulations and protective meas-
ures. Possible reactions with the process materials must also be
taken into consideration. At operating temperatures above 55 °C
the operator must wear protective gloves.
In all cases the industry-specific and local accident prevention
regulations are applicable to the GSD 300.
q) Disposal of the operating media
The operating media must be disposed of in accordance with lo-
cal regulations.
r) Maintenance or repair
Products returned to Pfeiffer Vacuum for maintenance or repair
should if at all possible be free of harmful substances (e.g.
radioactive, toxic, caustic or microbiological). Otherwise the type
of contamination has to be declared (
Products that are not clearly declared as "free of harmful sub-
stances" are decontaminated at the expense of the customer.
s) Operating instructions
Based on this Operating manual, the owner shall prepare
operating instructions that describe the activities and
specifications required for safe operation.
The operating instructions shall be posted in a suitable location of
the workplace and shall be observed by all persons working with
the equipment.

1.2 Gases

a) Take into account the relevant regulations and safety meas-
ures for the gases used.
Consider possible reactions with the materials (
b) Danger signs that conform to national and regional regula-
tions shall be affixed in the appropriate places.
c) If toxic or combustible gases are measured with the GSD 300,
the exhaust gases shall be treated and disposed of in confor-
mance with the applicable regulations.
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