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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
Handling instructions
2. 3. Sequence of operations
Handling instructions must be carried out in the specified order.
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Handling instructions
Handling instructions without specified order.
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Result
Describes the result of an operation.
→ Cross reference
Refers to another section in the operating instructions.
2.3 Intended use
The instrument has been designed and built solely for the intended use described here,
and may only be used accordingly. The manufacturer shall not be liable for claims of any
type based on operation contrary to the intended use.
Intended use
The SF
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gas filling cart is used for filling and refilling SF
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gas into gas-tight tanks
provided and authorised for this purpose. The filling pressure can be set on the built-in
pressure reducer.
The model GFU08-W and GFU08-C SF
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gas filling carts include, in addition, scales for
the measurement of the transferred mass of SF
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gas.
Model GFU08-E or GFU08-C includes an additional vacuum pump, with which the gas
compartment can be evacuated before filling it.
Make sure that the vacuum pump is only used to pump out the air and not the SF
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gas.
Application areas
Only use the SF₆ gas filling cart in applications that lie within its technical performance
limits (e.g. max. ambient temperature, material compatibility, ...).
→ For performance limits see chapter 3 “Specifications”.
The SF₆ gas filling cart is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. For safe operation, the
installation location must fulfil the following requirements:
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Installation location is always supervised by skilled personnel or is not openly
accessible.
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The foundation must be horizontal and level.
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Non-explosive atmosphere.
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Atmosphere must not be corrosion-inducing.
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The atmosphere must not contain high levels of dust.
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No operation outdoors during rain or electrical storms (IP20).
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The installation location must offer sufficient space to enable safe operation.
Operating and maintenance personnel must be able to move freely around the
instrument.
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The maximum permissible ambient temperature must not be exceeded.
