Teledyne LGA-3500 - Laser Gas Analysis system - Manual (Page 12)

Model 3500
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DANGER
COMBUSTIBLE GAS USAGE
WARNING
Depending on the selected options, some instruments may
be used in hazardous environments. This may involve the
measurement or monitoring of flammable or explosive
gases. It is the end user’s responsibility to ensure that all
safety related features of this instrument are properly
functioning and that the operator is fully trained in the
operation of the system as well as procedures for handling
the gases employed.
Some instruments are approved as an intrinsically safe gas
analyzers for usage in a category (ia) Group IIC hazardous
area. This approval only to the equipment specified installed
in accordance with the information contained within this
manual. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure safety
especially when combustible gases are being analyzed since
the potential of gas leaks always exist.
The customer should ensure that the principles of operating
of this equipment is well understood by the user and that the
instrument as well as any approved support equipment is
properly installed. Misuse of this product in any manner,
tampering with its components, or unauthorized substitution
of any component may adversely affect the certification and
the safety of this instrument.
Since the use of this instrument is beyond the control of
Teledyne, no responsibility by Teledyne, its affiliates, and
agents for damage or injury from misuse or neglect of this
equipment is implied or assumed.