Operating instructions

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1. GENERAL
1.1 Contents
1. General
2. Fundamental safety instructions
3. Storage and transport
4. Technical data
5. Installation, assembly, commissioning
6. Changing cylinders and ending operation
7. Servicing and malfunctions
8. This document
1.2 PREFACE
These pure gas components are precision instruments of
superior quality. The individual components are
coordinated with each other and allow the flexible
configuration of high-quality pure gas supply systems.
The use of selected materials, high-quality surface fini-
shing and excellent leak tightness ensure that the
pressure and flow of even the purest gases can be
controlled with constant precision without contamination
of purity. All of the steps involved - from design to manu-
facture to final quality inspection - must meet the strict
criteria of our quality assurance program.
2. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Information in the
operating instructions
The essential information which is required for safe operation
of the pressure device is contained in these operating
instructions. The safety instructions must be observed by all
persons who work on the fittings. Additionally, the rules and
regulations which apply at the operating location must be
observed.
2.2 Obligation on operating authority
The operating authority undertakes to allow only such
persons to work on the pressure device who
are familiar with the fundamental regulations concerning
occupational safety and accident prevention, and who al-
ways have access to these regulations,
have read and understood the chapter on safety and the
warnings in these operating instructions and
have been trained, and introduced to the reduc-ing sta-
tion.
Safety-conscious working of personnel is to be checked
at regular intervals.
Responsibility of personnel for assembly, start-up and
operation must be clearly defined.
Trainees must only work on the pressure device under
supervision by an experienced person.
All information on safety and danger must always be kept
in a legible condition.
2.3 Obligation on personnel
Before starting work, all persons who are instructed to
work on the pressure device undertake to
observe the fundamental regulations concerning occupa-
tional safety and accident prevention,
familiarize themselves with the safety data sheet for
the type of gas being used.
2.4 Dangers associated with handling of the
pressure device
The battery or station pressure regulator (pressure device)
is constructed according to state-of-the-art and recognized
safety rules. Despite this, use of the device can cause
danger to life and limb of the user or third parties, or
damage to the pressure device or other property.
The pressure device must only be used for the intended
use.
Malfunctions which could impair safety must be recti-
fied immediately.
2.5 Intended use
The pressure device is only to be used for expanding
gaseous media from gas cylinders.
Any use other than or exceeding this is regarded
as improper use.
The intended use also encompasses
observing all information in the operating instructions,
carrying out inspection and maintenance work,
observing the rating plate and the data sheet.
2.6 Guarantee and liability
Our “General Conditions of Sale and Delivery” apply. These
are available to the operating authority at the latest on
formation of the contract. Guarantee and liability claims
regarding personal injury and damage to property are
excluded if they result from one or more of the following
causes:
Improper use of the pressure device.
Incorrect assembly, start-up, operation or
servicing of the pressure device.
Operation of the pressure device with defective safety
equipment, or with incorrectly installed or non-functio-
ning safety and protection devices.
Non-observance of information in the operating instruc-
tions relating to transport, storage, assembly, start-up,
operation, servicing and equipping of the pressure de-
vice.
Unauthorized constructional alterations to the pressure
device.
Unauthorized alteration of the cylinder connections for
use of other gas types, exceeding of permissible inlet
pressures, use of extraneous or non-original seals.
Insufficient monitoring of equipment, screwed fittings,
and sealing parts, which are subject to wear.
Repairs carried out incorrectly.
Temperature exceeds or falls below the temperature
range indicated in the data sheet, during operation or
storage.
Unforseen calamities resulting from effect of foreign
body or force majeure.
2.7 Explanation of symbols and information
The following designations and symbols are used in the
operating instructions to indicate dangers:
This symbol indicates an immediate threat of
danger to the life and health of persons. Ignoring
this information will have serious consequences
which are damaging to health. This may include life-
threatening injury.
This symbol indicates a possible threat of dan-
ger to the life and health of persons. Ignoring this
information can have serious consequences which
are damaging to health. This may include life-threa-
tening injury.
Operating instructions SMD, BMD