MKS Series 275 MiniConvectron, Instruction Manual

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Safety
Mini-Convectron Module Instruction Manual - 275513
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1.5 System and Environment
1.6 Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the Customer to comply with all local, state, and federal ordinances,
regulations, and laws applicable to the installation, operation and service of this equipment.
It is the responsibility of the end user to provide sufficient lighting at work to meet local regulations.
Operation and Service of this equipment in strict accordance with the methods and procedures
supplied by MKS is the responsibility of the Customer.
MKS Instruments, Inc. assumes no liability, whatsoever, for any personal injuries or damages
resulting from the operation or service of this equipment in any manner inconsistent or contrary to
the methods supplied in MKS literature including, but not limited to, manuals, instructions,
bulletins, communications, and recommendations.
For product safety related matters, contact the MKS Customer Service Department. See Section 1.8
for detailed information regarding how to contact MKS Customer Service Representatives.
Explosive Environment
Do not use the Series 275 Module in an environment of
explosive or combustible gases or gas mixtures. Operation of
any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard. Do not use the product to measure the
pressure of explosive gases or gas mixtures.
Potential Automatic Operation
It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that the automatic
signals provided by the product are always used in a safe
manner. Carefully check the system programming before
switching to automatic operation.
Vacuum Chamber High Pressures
Where an equipment malfunction could cause a hazardous
situation, always provide for fail-safe operation. As an
example, in an automatic backfill operation where a
malfunction might cause high internal pressures, provide an
appropriate pressure relief device.