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BreathSpec®
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2.4 Dangers
The device and its equipment is subject to an endangerment analysis. The
construction and execution of the device corresponds to the today's state-of-the-art.
The device is reliable in service when operated according to its intended use.
INFORMATION!
If the housing of the device is damaged, the device must not be used
anymore and must be returned to the G.A.S. by using the original
transportation case.
DANGER
The BreathSpec® device contains a radioactive radiation Tritium
source of 75 MBq which in all EURATOM countries is below the
exemption limit. Do not open the device! Do not try to recover
malfunctions of the device! Malfunction recovery, repairs and any
maintenance work may only be performed by G.A.S. or by qualified
personnel authorized by G.A.S.
DANGER
The BreathSpec® and its equipment is not certified for the
employment in areas with explosive gas air mixtures (Zone 0).
DANGER
Exercise great care in handling current-carrying parts like the power
supply cord. Do not get directly in touch with current-carrying parts.
Do not open the housing. Do not use damaged parts.
DANGER
All parts of the equipment that are in contact with human breath must
either be disposed of or sanitized to prevent biohazard
DANGER
When Nitrogen is used as drift gas and helium as carrier gas,
ignition of a helium plasma may occur due to the high voltage
present in conjunction with a radiation source. This can damage the
IMS.