Vaisala RS92-SGP - Manual (Page 53)

Appendix A _______________________________________ Safety Instructions for Balloon Operators
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APPENDIX A
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BALLOON OPERATORS
This appendix contains details of safe and proper balloon preparation.
Photocopy these instructions and place the list in clear view in the
balloon-filling shed and in the sounding compartment.
1. No smoking or naked flame allowed.
2. If possible, avoid wearing clothing made of nylon or other
synthetic fibers to prevent a build-up of static charges. Do not wear
shoes with rubber soles.
3. Wear protective glasses.
4. Regularly check that the gas tube fits securely to the gas cylinder
or generator nozzle and to the balloon inflation nozzle.
5. Take care to prevent a gas leak in the shed when interrupting
inflation to replace a gas cylinder.
6. Never use a repaired balloon.
7. Should a leak develop in the balloon during inflation, do not let gas
escape from the balloon inside the shed if possible. Instead, release
the defective balloon without load. It is not advisable to deflate the
balloon, even outside the shed.
8. Do not touch the balloon with bare hands except when holding it
by the neck. Wear soft cotton gloves.
9. Ensure that there are no pointed objects in the shed. Nails, hooks,
hinges, padlocks, etc., are dangerous as they might scratch the