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WIKA operating instructions SF
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gas filling cart, model GFU08
14033074.01 11/2018 EN/DE/FR/ES
EN
2. Safety
Danger caused by decomposition products
SF₆ gas in electrical systems may contain decomposition products generated by electric
arcs:
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Gaseous sulphur fluoride
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Sulphur hexafluoride
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Solid and atomized metal fluorides, metal sulfides, metal oxides
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Hydrogen fluoride
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Sulphur dioxide
Decomposition products can be harmful to health.
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They can cause poisoning by inhalation, ingestion or contact with the skin.
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They may be irritating to the eyes, the respiratory system or the skin and burn them.
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Inhalation of large quantities may damage the lungs.
Observe the following safety instructions in order to avoid danger from SF₆ gas:
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Wear personal protective equipment.
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Read the material safety data sheet of the gas supplier.
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Ensure good ventilation.
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Ensure the leak tightness of the equipment with a gas detector (e.g. model GIR-10).
Use of accessories and spare parts
It is recommended to use original accessories and original spare parts from WIKA.
Using accessories and spare parts from third parties can lead to damage to the
instrument or accidents, due to quality defects or other reasons.WIKA assumes no
liability for damage or accidents caused by a malfunction or unsuitability of accessories
and spare parts which do not originate from WIKA (e.g. unsealed connecting parts). No
guarantee claims can be made which arise due to a malfunction or unsuitability of any
accessory or spare part from a third party.
Danger of tripping due to improper installation of connections
Improperly installed connections such as cables, hoses or pipelines can create tripping
hazards, and can cause serious injury.
Route the connections so that no tripping sources are present. Mark unavoidable
tripping sources with yellow and black marker tape.
2.8 Residual risks
What are residual risks?
The instrument has been designed so that no personnel are exposed to preventable
risks. Particular hazard points are protected through specific protective systems.
In the operating instructions, the safety instructions refer to these hazard points and the
necessary behaviour of the personnel in order to minimise risks arising from the hazard
points.
