Bartec APEX (APC) 07-3704 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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APEX / SILAS
Pressurized Cabinet
Connections
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6 Connections
Purging gas supply
Protective gas
6.1.1.1 General
The temperature of the protective gas at the inlet of the APEX (SILAS)
pressurized cabinet may not be 40 °C.
In special circumstances, the temperature of the purging gas
may be higher. All internally protected components as well as the
components carrying purging gas are specially designed for this.
In this case, the maximum permitted purging gas temperature is
stated on the type plate.
6.1.1.2 Cleaned instrument compressed air
When using instrument air, attention should be focused on purity. The purging
air supplied should be dry and cleaned.
The following quality features are recommended:
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Residual dust: < 40 µm
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Residual water: dew point < +3 °C
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Residual oil content: < 1 mg/m³
6.1.1.3 Inert gas
When using an inert gas as purging gas, the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet
must be labelled with the following warning notice.
WARNING –
THIS ENCLOSURE CONTAINS INERT GAS
AND CAN CAUSE DANGER OF SUFFOCATION.