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GOW-MAC Series 5900 DID GC R.5, 0721
Section 1
Safety
1-1 Thissectionisdesignedtobringspecialattentiontospecicareasorpracticesthatmayposeparticular
hazards to personnel and/or equipment safety only. For complete installation instructions, see Section
3.
It is in the operator’s best interest to read this section to ensure the safe operation of the instrument.
1-2 BURN HAZARDS
The detector, column, and column oven lid may reach very high temperatures and remain HOT for
several hours after the instrument has been shut down. Wear protective gloves to prevent painful burns
resulting from contact with the hot surfaces.
1-3 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
A. This instrument employs voltages that are dangerous. EXTREME caution must be exercised when
working with this equipment. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources before removing front, side or
back panels and exposing potentially dangerous voltages.
B. DO NOT handle exposed voltage terminations until the load and/or supply has be discharged (grounded). An
unloaded supply may take up to 15 seconds to fully discharge.
C. Make sure that the actual line voltage is the proper value for which the instrument was designed. (For
properly grounded outlet only).
D. DO NOT overload the AC outlet with other electrical equipment.
E. Adhere to the color coding descriptions when hooking up electrical connections.
F. Repair or replace faulty or frayed wiring IMMED I ATELY.
1-4 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
Compressed gas cylinders are potential sources for serious accidents, injuries and even death if proper
precautions and safety practices are not followed. Therefore, during handling and use of these gases,
be certain to use applicable safety precations described by your local compressed gas supplier, the
Compressed Gas Association, and/or O.S.H.A. regulations.
A. Read the label on all cylinders BEFORE using to identify the cylinder contents. If the label is
illegible, return the cylinder to the supplier. DO NOT ASSUME THE CONTENTS.
B. All gas cylinders in use and in storage MUST be secured to an immovable structure to prevent accidental
falling or movement. Read the relevant safety codes.
C. DO NOT move or transport cylinders with regulators attached or without safety cap screwed on over the
valve system.
D. Store or move cylinders ONLY in the vertical position.
E. Store cylinders in a well ventilated area away from heat or ignition sources.
F. When installing tubing, provide ONLY approved, adequate pressure reducing regulators and pressure relief
devices to prevent over pressurizing the tubing and equipment.
