Perma Pure Baldwin-Series M5A - Manual (Page 7)

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PERMA PURE LLC
Model M5A User’s Manual
Doc. #580: Revision: 000
Page 7 of 22
Important Safety Warnings
Please be sure to review the following basic safety procedures. These procedures
represent the MINIMUM requirements to operate the equipment safely. It is the ultimate
responsibility of the operator to ensure proper safety practices are utilized at the point
of operation.
• NEVER attempt to operate this equipment in an explosive or otherwise hazardous area.
• NEVER exceed any specified rating for the equipment. Voltage, temperature and pressure
ratings must be closely observed and not exceeded. Voltage rating of the equipment MUST match
the rating on the data label. Please make sure that it matches before powering up the equipment.
• This equipment is NOT designed to be used in an explosive environment.
• This equipment is NOT designed to operate in a wet environment.
• Condensate is potentially dangerous. Never handle drain lines, impingers or any other
item that may have come in contact with the gas stream or any hazardous material, without
adequate personal protective equipment. ALWAYS assume that any liquid present is hazardous.
• Sample gas is potentially dangerous. A leak test is recommended at initial startup and as
often as necessary to maintain a safe working environment around the equipment. The gas stream
exhaust must exit away from all personnel to prevent dangerous exposure.
• NEVER operate the equipment with any part of the enclosure unsecured. All operated
doors and covers must be in place and secured prior to operation. Electrical current may be present
behind covers or doors, even if tools are not necessary to access these components.
• NEVER attempt service on this equipment without first disconnecting all energy sources.
Repair of this equipment should only be done by properly trained personnel that are familiar with
the potential risks involved with servicing of this equipment.
• NEVER replace fuses with types other then the same specification of type and current. Do not
bypass this, or any, safety device.
• NEVER operate this equipment if it is visibly damaged or the possibility exists that it may have
been damaged.
• The use of components that have not been purchased through an authorized Perma Pure LLC
dealer or directly from Perma Pure LLC may compromise the safety of the operator. Additionally,
use of non-authorized components may change the operating characteristics of this equipment.
Any changes to the equipment, that modify its operation in any way, are dangerous, and are
strictly prohibited.
• Read the entire operating manual before attempting to set up or operate the equipment.
• Please heed all warning labels that are on the equipment. They are there to remind you of
possible hazardous conditions.
• Verify the integrity of any mechanical and/or electrical connections that are made to the Testers
Choice Portable Sample Conditioning System.
o Verify that the unit is connected to the proper rated power for the system
o Verify that the unit is plumbed properly to operate effectively
o Do not block either the cooling air inlet or outlet on the rear of the cabinet. The
efficiency of the unit will be compromised and long term use in this condition could
permanently damage the cooling system.