Chapter 8 - Operating Procedures
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4.J Y-Container or Drum Source
Purpose
: This Manual Sub-Section provides basic operation details for the Y-container or drum source
when used with the module. It covers the topics listed below.
Emergency Stop
Change Y-Container
Emergency Stop
The Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button, which is located on the GASGUARD
®
AP11 Controller front
panel, may be used at any time to manually shut down the module if any emergency condition is
observed.
The Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button closes all valves (if applicable), sounds the alarm horn, and
energizes the shutdown alarm light. It also turns off power to the optional JT heater and heat trace if
present.
Change Y-Container
These procedures cover the steps the operator must follow to safely change a Y-container or drum. In
the following procedure, “drum” is synonymous with “Y-container”.
WARNING
Prior to performing a Y-container change, perform or verify the following:
1.
Verify that the operator has been trained in Y-container change and Y-container
heater procedures.
2.
Verify that there are no alarms displayed on the AP Controller.
3.
If the Y-Container has a heater unit, verify that the heater power has been
turned off and the Y-container has been allowed to cool off.
4.
If the pigtail flexible ventilation duct has exhaust ventilation, verify that the
exhaust system is functioning properly.
5.
Two or more operators are present for this procedure. One person alone should
not perform Y-container handling.
6.
Read and understand CGA (Compressed Gas Association) Technical Bulletin
TB-9, 1993, “Guidelines for the Proper Handling and Use of the CGA Series
‘Ultra High Integrity Service’ Connections”. (Contact your gas supplier or the
