Connecting; Gas Connections; General Safety Instructions - Siemens SIPROCESS GA700 Compact Operating Instructions

Connecting

5.1

Gas connections

5.1.1

General safety instructions

Introduction of toxic, corrosive or flammable gases
The limited release of toxic or corrosive gases during their introduction cannot be avoided
with absolute certainty.
• Before toxic, corrosive or flammable gases are introduced, carry out a leak test for the
• Flush the device with oil-free and dry purge air or inert gas.
• Collect the emerging purging gas for environmentally-friendly disposal with a suitable
Parts in contact with sample gases unsuitable for sample gas
Danger of injury or poisoning, device damage
Hot, poisonous and corrosive sample gases can be released at the connections if the
device parts and accessories coming into contact with sample gas are unsuitable for the
sample gas.
• Use only sample gas-contacting connecting parts (pipes, unions and sealing material)
Possible leakages of gas path
Danger of poisoning
Leaky gas paths lead to accumulation of the sample gas in the device.
• Tighten the clamping screws in accordance with the mounting specifications of the
Devices in explosion-proof design
Compact Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E35134047-04
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pipe connections.
device.
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that are suitable for the connection and for the sample gases. Refer to the information in
the section "Technical specifications (Page 93)".
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manufacturer using a suitable open-ended wrench.
In the process, make sure that you counter properly.
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