3 | Safety
Spectron Gas Control Systems GmbH
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GES_CRF62_0222
When handling gases, all specifications from the safety data sheets must be followed. Local
emergency services should be informed of the gases used at the site of the system.
In the event of mechanical damage, the product must be put into a safe operating condition.
Pressure regulators and pressure control panels are equipped as standard with an integrated
relief valve to protect the armatures – except for variants with outlet pressures >100 bar. The
user must ensure there is a suitable safety device installed downstream, if not already included
with the equipment as standard.
NOTICE
The pressure relief valve or the burst disc are used to blow out gas that must be conveyed away
via a non-permitted pressure rise.
They do not function as a safety valve for the entire gas supply system.
CAUTION
Overpressure in downstream armatures, pressure vessels and pipelines in the
event of failure of the pressure regulator and its outlet pressure protection
To protect downstream armatures, pressure vessels and pipelines against excess pressure, a
safety device corresponding to the operating firm's regulations must be installed.
3.4 Qualification of the operating and maintenance
personnel
The intended user group is the system operator (user of the system) and the system mainten-
ance personnel.
Every person working on the system must be familiar with the functions and dangers associated
with the overall system. Instruction on the system is to be documented in writing.
Maintenance and repair work should only be carried out by specially trained personnel.
All operators, as well as personnel who regularly enter the area, must be trained on a minimum
of the following topics:
– Alarm rules at the site and conduct in the event of malfunctions and leaks
– Basic functions of the product
– User manual
– System documentation incl. manufacturer documentation
– Position of the safety devices
– Safety data sheets on the process gas used
– Personal protective equipment
In addition, operators must have the requisite physical and mental skills to operate and maintain
the equipment.
Persons who do not meet this requirement (e.g. visitors), must not remain alone in the overall
system.
Operating personnel must use appropriate personal protective equipment for the activities to be
performed and the associated environmental hazards. The operational instructions and the spe-
cifications of the employers' liability insurance associations and the safety data sheets must be
complied with.
