Spectron Gas Control Systems GmbH
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CAUTION
Injury or damage in the event of incorrect assembly or disassembly
Special steps are required for assembly and disassembly work on the product. Personal injuries
and damage to the product are possible.
a) Assembly and disassembly work may only be carried out by the installation engineer or ap-
propriately skilled specialist companies and persons.
b) The product is not permitted to be re-used following disassembly. All components must be
disposed correctly.
NOTICE
Lighting
Incorrect switching actions or confusion can occur due to inadequate lighting.
a) Ensure sufficient lighting in accordance with the statutory regulations.
Correctly performed and timely maintenance increases the service life, ensures availability and
helps to avoid undesirable downtimes. Depending on the gas type, the components are subject
to different maintenance intervals. Observe the stipulations from the applicable directives.
Servicing and maintenance measures are only permitted to be carried out by competent spe-
cialist companies and persons.
Maintenance work should be documented by the operator. The documentation should indicate
who carried out which work and when (proof of maintenance).
It is only permitted to use original spare parts or equivalent spare parts as well as suitable tools:
The recommended maintenance and test intervals are to be observed! (Also observe the manu-
facturer's documents)
The causes of possible defects are to be investigated, e.g. damage, unusual noises, overheat-
ing, etc.
Before beginning maintenance work, the pressure control panel must be purged (see "Interrup-
tions to operation for more than 48 hours"). After completing the works, a re-commissioning pro-
cess must be carried out (see "
").
7.2 Regular maintenance work and cleaning
For components in which the tests reveal wear or even malfunctions, repairs or component re-
placement must be carried out by competent specialist companies and persons.
Components
Test
Interval
Filter
Replace filter
Replacement with insufficient flow
rate
All
Visual inspection for corrosion,
damage and correct fastening Func-
tional test
Functional test
Leakage test
At least annually and before each
commissioning process
Earthing
Visual inspection for damage and
correct fastening
At least annually
The product should be cleaned on a regular basis. Heavy soiling can lead to malfunctions.
Only clean the product as necessary using a damp, lint-free and clean cloth, without cleaning
agent.