Bronkhorst®
Instruction Manual FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact
9.17.158A
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Safety notes
Please read this document entirely and carefully before installing and operating the product. Not following
the guidelines could result in personal injury and damage to the product and the system(s) it is incorporated in
or connected with.
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The product(s) described in this document may only be handled by qualified personnel who are familiar with combined
fluid and electrical systems and who recognize the associated hazards (e.g. (high) fluid pressure, electric shock).
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The user is responsible for taking the necessary safety measures to prevent damage and/or injury while working with the
equipment and process media (as described in the associated Material Safety Data Sheets).
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Where appropriate, this document recommends or prescribes safety measures to be taken with respect to media or
equipment usage under the specified conditions. However, this does not relieve the user of aforementioned
responsibility, not even if such is not explicitly recommended or prescribed in this document.
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The equipment and its accessories must be used in accordance with their specifications and intended use.
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The customer is responsible for conducting a risk analysis for the entire system and take the required safety precautions
following applicable laws and regulations. Based on the risk analysis, the customer should describe and adhere to
standard operating procedures to ensure safe use of the equipment.
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Individual instruments may not be disassembled or modified in any way or for any purpose.
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Any unauthorized modification, for any purpose whatsoever, will be considered as
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will void warranty and cancel the manufacturer's liability.
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Unauthorized modifications can undo safety features, compromise system specifications (such as ingress protection
rating) and cause failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and directives.
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If the product is defective or otherwise does not meet your requirements, please contact your Bronkhorst representative
for assistance or advice.
Product related safety warnings
Before operating the FLEXI-FLOW™, make sure that the equipment has been installed and configured by an authorized
engineer and that the installation is approved for use.
To ensure and maintain a safe working area, regularly inspect electrical and fluid lines and connections:
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Prior to each use, check cabling for proper connection, damage and wear. If necessary, replace cables and/or connectors.
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Before, during and after operation, check fluid lines and connections for leaks, damage and wear. Re-tighten fluid
connections as necessary, replace connectors as needed.
During operation, fluid connections may not be loosened or disconnected under any circumstances.
When pressurizing, prevent pressure shocks by gradually bringing the fluid system to the required operating pressure.
Bronkhorst does the utmost to ensure that you receive a clean product. This does not, however, relieve the user of the
responsibility to ensure that the equipment and the system in which it is incorporated meet the requirements implied by
the intended use of the product. The responsibility for cleaning the equipment to meet such requirements lies exclusively
with the user.
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Depending on the properties of the process medium and the (expected) time until the next use, it is advisable to flush the
fluid system with a suitable (cleaning) fluid after use.
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If the equipment has been used to process corrosive, reactive or hazardous media (e.g. toxic or flammable), cleaning the
fluid system is imperative before it is exposed to air.
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If the equipment is not used for an extended period, the fluid system should be dry after use and after cleaning. If not, it
should be purged with a dry, inert gas for a recommended minimum period of 30 minutes.
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Prior to powering down the FLEXI-FLOW™, the fluid system should be depressurized.
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When depressurizing, prevent pressure shocks by shutting off the fluid supply gradually.
Inexpertly servicing instruments can lead to serious personal injury and/or damage to the instrument or the system it is
used in. Servicing must therefore be performed by trained and qualified personnel. Contact your Bronkhorst representative
for information about cleaning and calibration. Bronkhorst has trained staff available.
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Before disconnecting or disassembling any fluid system related parts, always make sure the fluid system is depressurized.
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When depressurizing, prevent sudden pressure changes by shutting off the fluid supply gradually.
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