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Product Manual - ChillZilla®Liquid Supply System LN2
General
All operators should have full and complete understanding
of the content of this manual before operating the equipment
described. This manual is intended to describe the operation
of the equipment and not intended to supersede any site-
specic standards.
As with any cryogenic system, it should be observed that
any non-insulated piping can get extremely cold and should
not be touched by exposed skin. If the system requires
maintenance, it should be shut down and allowed to warm-
up.
Safety Summary
Strict compliance with proper safety and handling practices
is necessary when using a cryogenic system. We recommend
that all our customers re-emphasize safety and safe handling
practices to all their employees and customers.
While every possible safety feature has been designed into
the unit and safe operations are anticipated, it is essential
that the user of the cryogenic system carefully read to fully
understand all WARNINGS and CAUTION notes listed in
this safety summary and enumerated below.
Also read the information provided in the Safety Bulletin
for Oxygen and Inert Gases following this Safety Summary.
Periodic review of the Safety Summary is recommended.
Warning! Accidental contact of liquid
gases with skin or eyes may
cause a freezing injury similar to
a burn.
Handle liquid so that it will not splash or spill. Protect your
eyes and cover skin where the possibility of contact with
liquid, cold pipes and equipment, or cold gas exists. Safety
goggles or a face shield should be worn if liquid ejection
or splashing may occur or cold gas may issue forcefully
from equipment. Clean, insulated gloves that can be easily
removed and long sleeves are recommended for arm
protection. Cufess trousers should be worn over the shoes
to shed spilled liquid.
Caution! To prevent possible tip over,
do not leave tank standing
upright unless it is secured to its
foundation (bolted down).
Transporting and erection of the tank should be performed in
accordance with rigging instructions available from Chart.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
serious damage to the container.
Safety Bulletin
Portions of the following information is extracted from
Safety Bulletin SB-2 from the Compressed Gas Association,
Inc. Additional information on oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and
cryogenics is available from the CGA.
Cryogenic containers, stationary or portable, are from time
to time subjected to assorted environmental conditions of
an unforeseen nature. This safety bulletin is intended to call
attention to the fact that whenever a cryogenic container
is involved in any incident whereby the container or its
safety devices are damaged, good safety practices must be
followed. The same holds true whenever the integrity or
function of a container is suspected of abnormal operation.
Good safety practices dictate the contents of a damaged or
suspect container be carefully emptied as soon as possible.
Under no circumstances should a damaged container be left
with product in it for an extended period of time. Further, a
damaged or suspect container should not be relled unless
the unit has been repaired and re-certied.
Incidents which require that such practices be followed
include: highway accidents, immersion of a container in
water, exposure to extreme heat or re, and exposure to most
adverse weather conditions (earthquake, tornadoes, etc.)
As a rule of thumb, whenever a container is suspected of
abnormal operation, or has sustained actual damage, good
safety practices must be followed.
In the event of known or suspected container vacuum
problems (even if an extraordinary circumstances such as
those noted above has not occurred), do not continue to use
the unit. Continued use of a cryogenic container that has a
vacuum problem can lead to embrittlement and cracking.
Further, the carbon steel jacket could possibly rupture if the
unit is exposed to inordinate stress conditions caused by an
internal liquid leak.
Prior to reusing a damaged container, the unit must be
tested, evaluated, and repaired as necessary. It is highly
recommended that any damaged container be returned to
Chart for repair and re-certication.
The remainder of this safety bulletin addresses those adverse
environments that may be encountered when a cryogenic
container has been severely damaged. These are oxygen
decient atmospheres, and exposure to inert gases.
Safety