mru SWG 100 biogas, User Manual

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MRU GmbH SWG 100 User Manual
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IMPORTANT
In case of not intended use the guarantee will void. Regular controls, inspections
and the exchange from polluted and exhausted filters by the operator are also an
not determined use - see chapter 10.1
regular maintenance work.
1.4. Import operation manual
The users/operation manual is an important part of this delivery. It will explain how
to use this analyzer properly and sets forth safety and environmentally friendly
procedures.
It is the responsibility of all users to read and familiarize themselves with this
manual, paying particular attention to the safety instructions.
The most important safety details are clearly marked with an attention sign.
1.5. Safety Information
The following safety procedures must be followed at all times. They are significant
and essential part of this manual. Failure to follow safety procedures can result in
the loss of your warranty claims.
Biogas or other similar gases (landfill gas, bio-methane, coal seam gas etc) is
containing flammable gas component
CH4
and toxic gas component as well (
H2S
and
CO2
).
Analyzer is continuously sampling a certain volume (approx. 50l/h) of the sample
gas, and is venting it to ambient air.
For this reason, there are two aspects which must be considered:
Toxicity danger of sample gas
WARNING
Toxic gas
Sample gas can contain toxic substances, which are harmful for
health and can even cause death.
It is the responsibility of analyzer user to ensure that person is skilled and
trained in safety aspects of gases being analyzed and procedures to follow
while using this
instrument.
Local regulations for possible exposure to toxic gases has to be known and
obeyed by the user of the analyzer
Using a personal gas detector inside the biogas plant is highly
recommended since
H
2
S
in higher (very dangerous) concentration cannot be detected by
human nose. Only small concentrations around few ppm can be detected
by human nose
CO
2
gas is heavier than air and therefore operator shall avoid working at
underground levels. Beware of that
CO
2
is also odorless!
It is not allowed to use the biogas analyzer in confined space or rooms
without forced ventilation.