2.0 Scope and Purpose
This product is intended to be used within a laboratory environment to introduce inert /
non-flammable gas into a sealed vessel that is to be heated.
This equipment is designed to be connected only to the Carbolite Gero product(s) with
which it is supplied.
It must be installed, commissioned, and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual, and only by trained personnel.
Note: If this product is used for any application other than its intended
purpose, as stated by Carbolite Gero, the protection provided by this
equipment may be impaired.
Note: Failure to comply with the instructions as stated within this manual will
constitute misuse and subsequently void any warranty provided by Carbolite Gero.
2.0.1 Responsibilities
The customer is responsible for conducting their own risk assessment and ensuring that
any materials to be processed within the product are suitable to be safely heated to the
required temperature, and that appropriate safety measures are taken when handling
such materials:
lAny material that is combustible or liable to cause explosions or generate com-
bustible gas must not be processed unless the product is supplied with specialist
equipment designed to manage such reactions
lThe customer must provide an adequate ventilation and fume extraction system to
manage any fumes given off by materials during processing
This product should not be modified or used for any purpose other than that for which it
is intended.
Note: To mitigate the risk of inert gas asphyxiation in the event of a leak, the
customer is responsible for ensuring that the area in which this equipment is to be
used is sufficiently ventilated.
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