Safety, General safety information – APTech Series AK M86 User Manual
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AK M80/86 Manual
P/N 00-15000010 Rev 3
2. SAFETY
The user is strongly recommended to carefully read this section covering general safety information
and to adhere to specific safety information located throughout this manual.
2.1.
General Safety Information
All technicians that install, operate, or maintain this equipment should be trained in the use and hazards of
compressed gases. Technicians should also be familiar with the hazards associated with the particular gas
being delivered. These hazards can include high pressure, asphyxiation, toxicity, flammability,
corrosivity, etc. Material safety data sheets are available from gas suppliers that provide detailed
information on the hazards associated with a particular gas.
Appropriate personnel protective equipment should be worn at all times as recommended by the material
safety data sheet for the particular gas and as required by safety practices at the installation site. This
equipment may include safety glasses, safety shield, rubber gloves, aprons, etc.
Never exceed the maximum working pressure of the equipment.
Equipment shall be installed in a manner that meets local, state, and federal regulations and safety
guidelines. General guidelines for compressed gases can be obtained from the Compressed Gas
and the Europ
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Prior to disassembling manifold lines, the system may need to be purged using nitrogen or another gas to
remove any hazardous gases. The AK M80/86 system does not have built-in purging capability, which is
the responsibility of the user.
2.2.
AK M80/86 Crossover Manifold Specific Safety Information
An overpressure relief device should be installed in the plugged low-pressure (6:00 o’clock) port of the
crossover regulator. The outlet of the relief device should be connected to a scrubber system or directed
away from personnel as appropriate.
The AK M80/86 manifold should be checked for leaks upon installation and inspected periodically during
use.
A shut off valve and check valve should be installed between the both supply cylinders and the AK
M80/86 manifold inlet connections to prevent gas from the cylinder in use from escaping when a cylinder
is being replaced.
Installation of purge and vent valves are recommended when used with hazardous gases and exposure to
the gas can result in a safety hazard to personnel. Purge equipment is the responsibility of the user.
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