User`s guide

User's Guide _______________________________________________________________________
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To be placed into view in the balloon filling shed and in the
sounding compartment.
1. No smoking or naked flame is allowed.
2. If possible, avoid wearing clothing of nylon or other synthetic
fabric to avoid buildup of static charges. Do not use shoes with
rubber soles.
3. Wear protective glasses.
4. Regularly check the gas tube for secure fit to the gas cylinder or
generator nozzle and to the balloon inflation nozzle.
5. Prevent gas leakage in the shed when interrupting inflation to
replace gas cylinder.
6. Never use a mended balloon.
7. Should a leak develop in the balloon during inflation, do not let
off gas from the balloon in the shed. Instead, release the
defective balloon without load. It is not advisable to deflate the
balloon even outside near the shed.
8. Do not touch the balloon with bare hands except when holding it
by the neck. Use gloves of soft cotton.
9. Ensure that there are no pointed objects in the shed. Nails,
hooks, hinges, padlocks, etc., are dangerous as they might
scratch the inflated balloon. The balloon film is only 0.05-0.1
mm thick upon launch; the slightest scratch could cause
premature or even immediate burst in the shed.
10. Keep the doors of the shed shut while inflating the balloon on a
windy day. However, ensure that the shed is properly ventilated.
11. No outside person shall be allowed admittance to the shed while
the hydrogen generator is in operation or balloon inflation is
going on.
12. Ensure that all tools and other implements not essential for
balloon inflation have been removed from the shed.
WARNING
New operator! Carefully study the instructions for use of the
hydrogen generator and for the correct method of inflation.