3. OPERATIONAL, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
KEEP THE PRODUCT AND ITS ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM:
• heat sources (fire, cigarettes, ...)
• flammable materials,
• oil or grease (especially be careful if hand cream is used),
• water,
• dust.
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 the first use the product shall be kept in its original package. If removed from service
(for transport, storage) GCE recommends using the original package (including inner packing
materials).
National laws, rules and regulations for medical gases, accident prevention and environmental
protection must be observed.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
MIN
-20 °C
10 %
600 mbar
It's very important to assure access to this device only for qualified 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, efficient 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 fire 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. flammable,
toxic, etc.).
•
Kept clear with access restricted to authorised personnel.
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Provided with appropriate safety/emergency equipment (e.g. Fire extinguisher, breathing
apparatus etc.)
Compressed gas cylinders (in storage) should be;
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Standing upright where designed for this.
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Properly secured to prevent overturning.
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Fitted with valve protection devices (e.g. caps, guards etc.) where supplied.
•
Segregated in the storage area according to the various categories (e.g. flammable, oxidant
etc.).
MAX
+60°C
-30 °C
100%
20 %
1200 mbar
600 mbar
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STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
CONDITIONS
MIN
EN
MAX
+70 °C
70 %
1200 mbar