GE GL317D, Instruction Manual

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Equipment end of life
Management of SF
6
gas
GE Information
02- 2017 L80- 001EN/04
2/6
SF
6
gas safety rules
New SF
6 D
Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) is a colourless, odourless and non- toxic gas.
D
However, it is a gas, which does not maintain life.
This gas is heavier than air and the lower parts such as trenches or cable
troughs can contain a strong concentration of this gas, which could lead to
asphyxia.
N.B. : The maximum permissible concentration on a workstation,
assuming that people stay there 8 hours a day, 5 days a week,
is 1000 ppm (i.e. 0.1%) of the volume. This very low level is a
standard value for all non- toxic gases, which are not usually
present in the atmosphere .
Every recipient containing new SF6 gas should be labelled as indicated
below:
S 7/9 Keep container tightly closed in a well-
ventilated place.
S 20/21
When using, do not eat, drink or
smoke.
S 45 In the event of an accident, contact a
doctor immediately (if possible show the doctor
this label).
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer
to special Instructions / Safety Data Sheet.
S 63 If inhaled, move the victim out of the
contaminated area and keep them still.
S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
Clean SULPHUR
HEXALUORIDE
SF
6