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1 General
1.4
General safety information
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The device has been tested to ensure that it is explosion-proof
in accordance with European standards (CENELEC).
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The device is explosion-proof for tracer gas only up to a maxi-
mum hydrogen content of 5% in air or nitrogen. If the hydrogen
content in air or nitrogen exceeds 5%, the device must be used
in carrying bag TG8.
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SEWERIN recommends always using the device in carrying
bag TG8 in enclosed spaces.
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Do not use this device in oxygen-enriched atmospheres, oth-
erwise it will not be explosion-proof.
● Only probe hoses with a hydrophobic filter may be used.
Exception:
If the probe has a built-in hydrophobic filter, the hose does not
require any other filters.
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Devices may only be tested with test gases in well ventilated
areas or outdoors. Test gases must be handled in a profes-
sional manner.
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Always carry out a device inspection (see Section 5.1 on
) after the device has suffered an impact (for exam
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ple, if dropped accidentally).
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The device complies with the limits of the EMC directive. Always
observe the information in the manuals of (mobile) radio equip
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ment when using the device close to (mobile) radio equipment.
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NOTICE!
Follow the advice regarding explosion protection (see
).