PerkinElmer clarus 500 gc, Installation Manual

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Safety Practices
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NOTE: The permanent installation of gas supplies is the responsibility of the user and should
conform to local safety and building codes.
If liquid nitrogen is used, the gas cylinder must be fitted with an over-pressure regulator
which will vent the cylinder as necessary to prevent it from becoming a safety hazard.
Consult the following references for more detailed information and additional guidelines
about gas cyclinders.
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Compressed Gas Association (USA), "Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Containers,"
pamphlet no. P-1, 1984.
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Compressed Gas Association (USA), "The Inert Gases – Argon, Nitrogen and Helium,"
pamphlet no. P-9, 1992.
Identification of Gas Cylinders
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Legibly mark cylinders to identify their contents. Use the chemical name or
commercially accepted name for the gas.
Storing Gas Cylinders
Review the following precautions with the customer to ensure the safe use and storage of gas
cylinders.
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Cylinders should be stored in accordance with the regulations and standards applicable
to the customer’s locality, state, and country.
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When cylinders are stored indoors in storage rooms, the storage room should be well
ventilated and dry. Ensure that the ventilation is adequate to prevent the formation of
dangerous accumulations of gas. This is particularly important in small or confined
areas.
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Do not store cylinders near elevators, gangways, or in locations where heavy moving
objects may strike or fall against them.
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Use and store cylinders away from exits and exit routes.
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Locate cylinders away from heat sources, including heat lamps. Compressed gas
cylinders should not be subjected to temperatures above 52 °C (126 °F).
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It is recommended that gas cylinders be stored and placed outside the laboratory and
connected to the instrument through copper lines.