GMI GDUnet, User Handbook Manual

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USER HANDBOOK
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SAFETY PROCEDURES
The instruments which are used on the GDU net can be used to protect
life and property and certain elements may be used in potentially
explosive, toxic, and oxygen deficient atmospheres.
• Never attempt to calibrate, adjust or repair the product unless
you are fully trained, aware of all potential hazards and have
been assessed by an authorised body as to your competence.
Unauthorised adjustment of the product may endanger yourself
and others.
• Gases are dangerous. Care should always be taken when
monitoring or handling gases. All personnel should be trained
and competent in their use.
• Some gases need special handling or delivery techniques since
inappropriate use of material or techniques may influence the
calibration result. Please contact GMI Customer Support if you
have any queries.
Any right of claim relating to product liability or consequential damage
to any third party against GMI is removed if the above warnings are
not observed.
MAINTENANCE, SERVICING & CALIBRATION
Maintenance of the GDU net should only be undertaken by trained
competent personnel who have been authorised by the certificate holder
or other licensed body who has passed on the relevant certification data.
Failure to ensure this and the use of unauthorised parts or repairers
may invalidate the approvals.
• Only GMI replacement parts should be used.
• All instruments and associated equipment should be regularly
serviced and calibrated.
• Only certified traceable gases should be used in the maintenance
/ calibration of the GDU
net
.
• Only calibrate the product in the gases it will be used for to ensure
compliance with the specification. GMI does not recommend the
use of correction factors for calibration or hazard monitoring.