Introduction; Safety Instructions; Instructions For Safe Use - QED BIOGAS 5000 Operating Manual

5K-MNL-BIOGAS5000
2.0

Introduction

This manual explains how to use the BIOGAS 5000 portable gas analyzer. The BIOGAS 5000 is
easy to use, calibrate and configure and enables consistent collection of data for improved
analysis and accurate reporting, while helping to check the digester process is running
efficiently.
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.
2.1

Safety instructions

Warning
:
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Note A Gas analyzer is 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.
2.2

Instructions for safe use

For ATEX and IECEx the 5000 series of gas analyzers are certified to Hazardous Area
Classification
II 2G
It is vital that instructions be followed closely. It is the responsibility of the operator to
determine the protection concept and classification required for a particular application.
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The 5000 series of gas analyzers can be used for measuring gases
from anaerobic digesters, water treatment plants, 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 that
appropriate procedures be 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.
Ex ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = -10ºC to +50ºC)
BIOGAS 5000 gas analyzer