Safety Instructions; Using Gases And Their Containers When Under High; Pressure - ERBE 20134-001 Handbuch

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Safety instructions

WARNING!
3.1

Using gases and their containers when under high

pressure

Transport, storage and other activities may only be carried out
by qualified personnel and using appropriate equipment!
Do not use oil or grease.
Protect the gas cylinder against heat generated by radiators or
exposed flames.
Do not apply force of any kind to gas cylinders, cylinder connec-
tors, pressure reducers or the pressure line. Check the seals of
the pressure reducer and the pressure line for damage prior to
use. Do not use damaged gas cylinders, cylinder connectors,
pressure reducers or pressure lines. Inform your gas supplier or
ERBE Elektromedizin without delay.
When transporting, storing, or using the gas cylinder, prevent it
from falling over or dropping by securing it with chains, hoops,
or safety straps. Always use the safety strap of the mobile equip-
ment cart.
Detach the pressure reducer prior to transporting the argon gas
cylinder.
Argon gas cylinders may only be connected to the APC device us-
ing the pressure reducer and pressure lines specified by Erbe!
Only use argon gas cylinders that correspond to the respective
national safety standards.
When opening the gas cylinder valve, there will be a brief hissing
sound as a result of the argon flowing into the tubes. If the hiss-
ing sound continues for more than 2 seconds after an argon gas
cylinder has been opened, there is a leak. Close the gas cylinder
valve again immediately. The APC device may only be used when
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