Gow-Mac 400 Series, Operating Manual

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GOW-MAC Instrument Co. Series 400 / 402 Gas Chromatograph Operating Manual
May 2017, Rev. 7
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F. Never drop cylinders or permit them to strike each other violently.
G. Cylinders may be stored in the open but, in such cases, should be protected against extremes
of weather and from damp ground (to prevent rusting). In areas where extreme temperatures
are prevalent, store cylinders in the shade.
H. The valve protection cap should be left on each cylinder until cylinder has been secured
against a wall or bench, or placed in a cylinder stand and is ready for use.
I. Avoid dragging, rolling or sliding cylinders even for a short distance. Move cylinders by using
a suitable hand truck.
J. Never tamper with safety devices in valves or cylinders.
K. Do not store full and empty cylinders together. Serious suck-back can occur when an empty
cylinder is attached to a pressurized system.
L. No part of a cylinder should be subjected to a temperature higher than 52 °C (125 °F).
Do not permit fl ame to come in contact with any part of a compressed gas cylinder.
and pressure relief devices to prevent over-pressurizing the tubing and equipment.
1.4 GENERAL
A. Perform periodic leak checks at all fi tting areas.
B. Store organic solvents away from the GC in fi reproof, vented, labeled cabinets.
C. DO NOT allow fl ammable and/or toxic wastes to accumulate.
D. Keep combustibles away from gas cylinders and elimi nate ignition sources.
E. DO NOT place papers, charts, samples, etc. on top of the GC.
F. Maintain adequate ventilation.
G. Dispose of wastes properly.