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Information on safety
EN
GS 1.1./GS 2.1/GS 4.1
2.2
Intended use
The products may only be used to monitor the lower explosive limit (LEL) of
gases in ambient air. The products may only be used in privately used rooms.
The products may only be used for the following gases up to 20 % LEL:
Any use other than the application explicitly permitted in these operating
instructions is not permitted and causes hazards.
Verify that the product is suitable for the application planned by you prior to
using the product. In doing so, take into account at least the following:
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All directives, standards and safety regulations applicable at the installa-
tion site of the product
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All conditions and data specified for the product
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The conditions of the planned application
In addition, perform a risk assessment in view of the planned application,
according to an approved risk assessment method, and implement the
appropriate safety measures, based on the results of the risk assessment.
Take into account the consequences of installing or integrating the product
into a system or a plant.
When using the product, perform all work and all other activities in conjunc-
tion with the product in compliance with the conditions specified in the oper-
ating instructions and on the nameplate, as well as with all directives, stand-
ards and safety regulations applicable at the installation site of the product.
Gases
Part no.
Methane (natural gas)
Gas alarm unit GS 1.1, GS 2.1 (61184,
61185) gas sensor GS 4.1 (61188)
Propane/butane
Gas alarm unit GS 1.1, GS 2.1 (61186,
61187) gas sensor GS 4.1 (61189)