3. OPERATIONAL, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
KEEP THE PRODUCT AND ITS ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM:
• heat sources (fi re, cigarettes, ...)
• fl ammable materials,
• oil or grease (especially be careful if hand cream is used),
• water,
• dust.
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The product and its associated equipment must be prevented from falling.
Always maintain oxygen cleanliness standards.
Use only the product and its associated equipment in a well ventilated area.
Before initial use the product shall be kept in its original packaging.
GCE recommends use of the original packaging (including internal sealing bag and caps) if the
product is withdraw from operation (for transport, storage).
The product owner or user must ensure that during the product life cycle transport and storage
environmental conditions are in accordance with the above "Safety instruction" section require-
ments, in order to maintain product integrity and cleanliness. Statutory laws, rules and regula-
tions for medical gases, accident prevention and environmental protection must be observed.
+10 °C
10 %
600 mbar
It's very important to assure access to this device only for qualifi ed person – possibility of
misuse.
3.1. OPERATIONAL SAFETY
The panel described in this manual is for cylinder gases and the following general practices are
our recommendations for the safe, effi cient storage and use of such compressed gases.
3.1.1. CYLINDER STORAGE
Storage area shall be designed according to valid standard, here are some recommendations:
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Well ventilated with weather protection.
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Free from fi re risk. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition. Designated as a 'no smoking'
area. Clearly marked as a gas store with appropriate hazard warning signs (e.g. fl ammable,
toxic, etc.).
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Kept clear with access restricted to authorised personnel.
•
Provided with appropriate safety/emergency equipment (e.g. Fire extinguisher, breathing
apparatus etc.)
OPERATING CONDITIONS
MIN
MAX
+60°C
-30 °C
100 %
20 %
1200 mbar
600 mbar
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STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
CONDITIONS
MIN
MAX
+70 °C
70 %
1200 mbar