Maintenance, 1 maintenance and inspection, 1 explosion-protection structure – Yokogawa GC8000 Process Gas Chromatograph User Manual
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IM 11B08A01-01E
6.
Maintenance
Instrument modifi cation or part replacement must be conducted by the personnel of Yokogawa or
its assigned representative only. The contents of this chapter must be conducted by Yokogawa
service staff or a person with a proper training.
6.1
Maintenance and Inspection
6.1.1 Explosion-protection
Structure
When performing maintenance, fi rst inspect the system according to the instructions given in
Table 6.1 before operating, in order for the explosionproof performance to be maintained.
If the following damages occurred, contact Yokogawa service center:
(1) Damage around the screws on the protection system (fl ameproof structure).
(2) Damage to any enclosure surface or transparent part.
(3) Any crack or excessive deformation to any of the gaskets.
Table 6.1
Maintenance and Inspection
Item
Method
Criterion
Corrective Action
Enclosure
Visual
No damage
Contact YOKOGAWA
Touch panel
surface
Visual
No damage
Contact YOKOGAWA
Setscrew
Visual and by touch No looseness, dust or rust
Retighten and clean, and
contact YOKOGAWA
Gaskets
Visual
No cracks or excessive deformation
Contact YOKOGAWA
Cable inlet
Visual and by touch No damage, deterioration or looseness Retighten or replace
Terminal
Visual and by touch No looseness or dirt on insulators
Retighten , parts change and
clean
6.1.2
Stopping the system
Unless in case of an emergency, stop the system according to “3.3.4 Stopping operation” and
then turn off the power.
6.1.3 Routine
Inspection
The routine maintenance inspection must be done according to Table 6.2. In the inspection,
confi rm that all of the readings are consistent with the values indicated in the operation data.
These readings, if previously entered on the Operation Condition display menu, can also be
confi rmed on the screen as well.
Since these inspection items vary depending on the instrument specifi cations, select as required
according to the specifi cations.
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