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ProKiln GAC400 PROBE GAS SAMPLING SYSTEM | OI/GAC400-EN REV. A
8 Commissioning
Safety instructions
Take into consideration the following safety instructions for all
actions related to electrical connections:
DANGER
Danger to life due to live parts!
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Only specialized electrical personnel may work on the
electrical system.
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Disconnect the probe gas sampling system from the
power supply before working on the electrical
components.
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Observe national regulations pertaining to electrical
equipment.
WARNING
Mechanical, thermal and material dangers
Risk of injury in the area of the probe gas sampling system
due to moving or falling parts, anti-freeze, lubricating oil.
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Wear general personal protective equipment:
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Closed overalls with long trousers and long sleeves
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Safety shoes (preferably boots covering ankles)
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Safety gloves suitable for mechanical work Safety glasses
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Protective helmet
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If necessary, additional protective equipment if prescribed
by the operator.
WARNING
Gas sampling probe movements
Risk of crushing around the retractor due to gas sampling
probe movements.
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Before commencement any work on the probe gas
sampling system, turn the Safety switch to "Off" and
secure the service switch against unauthorized switching
(with a padlock).
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Additionally press the EMERGENCY-STOP switch before
working on the retractor or probe.
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Do not enter the danger area around the retractor until it
is at standstill and the warning lamps and buzzer are off.
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Never stand in the danger area around the retractor when
the protective installation is closed.
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When the warning lamps light up or the warning buzzer
buzzes, leave the danger area around the probe retractor
immediately as the probe is about to move at any
moment.
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Press the EMERGENCY-STOP switch immediately if anyone
is still in the danger area around the retractor after the
warning lamps light up or the warning buzzer buzzes.
WARNING
Pressurized system dangers
Risk of injury in the area of the probe gas sampling system
due to pressurized pneumatic system.
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All pneumatic equipment connected must be fulfilling local
standards for safety and usage.
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Periodic inspection/approval of installation according to
local standard.
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Any damage to a pneumatic equipment will require a
replacement in order not to compromise safety integrity
CAUTION
Slippery floor
Risk of falling on slippery floor due to escaped or spilled
cooling water and lubricating oil or dirt.
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Always keep the floor around the probe gas sampling
system clean and dry.
CAUTION
Harmful anti-freeze
Danger of injury to skin and eyes in the event of contact with
cooling water or anti-freeze.
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Avoid contact with the cooling water and the anti-freeze.
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In case of accidental contact of cooling water or anti-
freeze with skin, wash off the skin immediately with water
and soap. Contact medical specialist according to local
regulations.
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If cooling water or anti-freeze gets in the eyes despite
protective glasses, rinse them thoroughly under running
water, holding the eyelids open. Contact medical specialist
according to local regulations.
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Observe instructions in the anti-freeze manufacturer's
safety data sheet.
CAUTION
Hot cooling water
Danger of injury to skin and eyes in the event of contact with
hot cooling water
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Avoid contact with the cooling water as it is hot.
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In case of accidental contact with hot cooling water wash
off immediately with cold water.
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Contact medical specialist according to local regulations.
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If hot cooling water gets in the eyes despite protective
glasses, rinse them thoroughly under cold running water,
holding the eyelids open. Contact medical specialist
according to local regulations.