Gow-Mac 400 Series, Operating Manual

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11 Series 400 / 402 Gas Chromatograph Operating Manual GOW-MAC Instrument Co.
May 2017, Rev. 7
Chapter 1 - Safety Precautions
1.1 This section is designed to bring special attention to specifi c areas or practices that may
pose particular hazards to personnel and/or equipment safety only. For complete installation
instructions, see Section 3.
It is in the operator’s best interest to read this sec tion to ensure the safe operation of the
instrument.
1.2 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
A. This instrument employs voltages that are dangerous . EXTREME caution must be
exercised when working with this equipment. Disconnect the instrument from all power
sources before removing front, side or back panels and exposing potentially dangerous
voltages.
B. DO NOT handle exposed voltage terminations until the load and/or supply has been
discharged (grounded). An unloaded supply may take up to 15 seconds to fully discharge
after the instrument has been turned off and unplugged.
C. Make sure that the actual line voltage is the proper value for which the instrument was
designed. (For properly grounded outlet only).
D. DO NOT overload the ac outlet with other electrical equipment.
E. Adhere to the color coding descriptions when hooking up electrical connections.
F. Repair or replace faulty or frayed wiring IMMEDIATELY when it occurs.
1.3 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
Compressed gas cylinders are potential sources of serious accidents, injuries, and even death
if proper precautions and safety practices are not followed. Therefore, during handling and
use of these gases, be certain to use ap plicable safety precautions described by your local
compressed gas supplier, the Compressed Gas Association, and/or O.S.H.A. regulations.
A. Read the label on all cylinders BEFORE using to identify the cylinder contents. If the label is
illegible, return the cylinder to the supplier. DO NOT ASSUME THE CONTENTS.
B. Secure cylinders in storage and in use to an immovable structure to prevent accidental falling
or movement. Read the relevant safety codes.
C. Store or move cylinders ONLY in the vertical position and with cylinder caps installed. DO
NOT move or transport cylinders with regulators attached.
D. Store cylinders in a well ventilated area away from heat or ignition sources.
E. When installing tubing, provide ONLY approved, adequate pressure reducing regulators and
pressure relief devices to prevent over-pressurizing of tubing and equipment.