Safety Information - English; Using The Instrument; Using The Instrument's Battery And Charger - Geotech G5000 Guia Del Usuario

G5000
Safety Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION - ENGLISH

Using the instrument

The 5000 series of gas analysers can be used for measuring gases from landfill sites and
other sources as described in this manual.
The operator may be exposed to harmful gases during the use of the instrument. Inhaling
these gases may be harmful to health and in some cases may be fatal.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that he/she is adequately trained in the safety
aspects of the gases being used and appropriate procedures are followed. In particular,
where hazardous gases are being used the gas exhausted from the analyser must be
piped to an area where it is safe to discharge the gas.
Hazardous gas can also be expelled from the instrument when purging with clean air.
The instrument has been designed to be used in explosive atmospheres as defined by the
classification. The instrument can be configured to measure low levels of several gases,
but may not be certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of these gases. It is
the responsibility of the operator to determine the protection concept and classification
of equipment required for a particular application and whether these gases create a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
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Repair and maintenance of this equipment should be carried out in accordance with the
applicable code of practice and this operating manual.
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Only QED approved components are to be used as replacement parts.
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If the equipment is likely to be exposed to aggressive substances (e.g. acidic liquids, gases that
may attack metals or solvents that may affect polymeric materials) then it is the responsibility
of the user to take suitable precautions, e.g. regular checks are performed as part of routine
inspections or establishing from the material's datasheet that it is resistant to specific
chemicals.
Note: For further information please contact Technical Support at QED on +44(0)333 800 0088 or
email [email protected].

Using the instrument's battery and charger

Please read and consider the following points before using the charger.
For indoor use only (protect against moisture).
Do not charge the instrument in a hazardous area.
The battery used in the 5000 series of gas analysers is nickel metal hydride and
manufactured as a pack from six individual cells and a full charge will take approximately
4 hours. The batteries are subject to special waste disposal.
This appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or
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