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GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
FURTHER SAFETY MEASURES AND INFORMATION
WARNING
Dry ice "sublimates", i.e. it goes directly over into a gaseous state without be-
coming liquid, therefore do not store in hermetically sealed containers. Please
observe that 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of dry ice at 15 psi (1 bar) ambient pressure corres-
ponds to a volume of approx 17.7 ft
3
(0.5 m
3)
CO
2
gas.
Generally it is assumed that all CO
2
liquid pipes are pressurised. After the end
of production the pipes must be emptied or depressurised. It must be ensured
that all pipes are resealed again in order to prevent ingress of damp.
Please ensure that your
ASCO
product is always installed on a level industrial
fl oor.
Ventilate the production areas frequently and well.
CAUTION
In order to avoid accidents with "shooting" pellets on start up, it must be ensured
that the pellet ejection area is completely clear. While the plant is in operation,
never look directly at the pellet exit.
CAUTION
If the tank and the appliance are switched off together, the pipe safety valve can
react under certain circumstances.