Safety Instructions; Observe The Following Safety Instructions For Use In Ex Zones; Misuse; Intended Use - DENIOS. GF-Serie Betriebsanleitung

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Safety instructions

This section gives important notes on safe use of the product. These notices are to protect employees and to ensure safe,
fault-free operation. Warnings relating to use can be found in the corresponding instructions for use.
The product is built in accordance with the state of the art and the recognised technical regulations.
DENIOS guarantees electrical conductivity in accordance with the standards for the product at the time of delivery.
There may be risks associated with the product, if it is used, maintained or repaired in an incorrect manner, not in accord-
ance with the intended use or by untrained personnel.
Risks may arise affecting:
health and life of personnel
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product and other assets near the product
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Follow all the safety instructions in these operating instructions as well as all safety instructions in the operating instruc-
tions of our suppliers which have been provided.
All employees who are to work with this product must confirm by signature that they have read and understood these op-
erating instructions completely.

Observe the following safety instructions for use in Ex zones:

During the handling, storage and dispensing of substances which can create an explosive atmosphere, the require-
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ments of Directive 1999/92/EC must be observed. Depending on each Ex zone, you must take measures to prevent
the ignition of an explosive atmosphere in each individual case.
Use suitable techniques to avoid sources of thermal ignition, for example friction, lightning, open flames, open lights
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and smoking.
Avoid mechanically produced sparks by using suitable tooling, suitable transport and loading equipment.
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Avoid exceeding the permitted electrical conductivity values which are set out in the standards. These values can
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change depending on the depositing of hindering substances and also by chemical and mechanical influences. In
particular, dust, dirt, paint, acids and alkalis can reduce or completely prevent the conduction of electrical/electro-
static energy to the floor.
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Intended use

Only use the product when it is not damaged.
Only use the product in line with the manufacturer's instructions and mandatory legal regulations.
Any form of use which exceeds the legally compliant use is considered not in accordance with the intended use.
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Misuse

storing pressurised gas cylinders which have not been tested and approved
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storing pressurised gas cylinders horizontally
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storing pressurised gas cylinders which have a valve without a protective cap, guard or shroud
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dispensing from pressurised gases
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exceeding storage quantity and load capacity
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storing different types of gases together where the risk level would be increased
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carrying out maintenance and repairs on pressurised gas cylinders
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working when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication
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