Safety Notes; Approved Use - Siemens Maxum II Manual

Safety notes

Maxum II Analyzers have varying levels of certification for operating in hazardous
environments. See the
(A5E02220442001), and the
information.
The Maxum edition II Process Gas Chromatograph, also called the Maxum II, employs several
design and construction features which conform to various international safety standards.
These standards are to ensure that the Maxum II and related products can be safely installed
and operated in hazardous areas. Each individual detail and component of these safety
systems is important to help ensure that the chromatograph does not ignite flammable vapors
and gases which may be present in the environment surrounding the analyzer. Therefore, it
is important that any personnel that come in contact with the analyzer be familiar with the
operation of the safety systems so that they do not compromise safe operation while performing
routine maintenance, operation, or other tasks.
Explosion risk
Do not install, operate, or service this equipment without reading and understanding all
documentation for the equipment and the Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used in the
installation and operation. Failure to follow safe procedures with chemicals commonly used
in gas chromatography greatly increases the risk of severe injury or death, and destruction
of equipment.
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Approved Use

The Maxum edition II gas chromatograph is primarily used in all branches of the fine chemicals,
refining, and hydrocarbon processing industries. It performs chemical composition analysis of
gases and liquids that are present in all phases of production. The application flexibility of the
Maxum II allows it to analyze a wide variety of samples including feedstock, partially processed
streams, final products, and process byproducts including wastes and environmental hazards.
The Maxum II product is intended to be used only in conjunction with other devices and
components which have been recommended and approved by Siemens. Appropriate safety
standards were used in the development, manufacture, testing, and documentation of the
Maxum II. Under normal operation, this product is safe for use providing that all safety and
handling guidelines are observed with respect to configuration, assembly, approved use, and
maintenance.
This device has been designed with safe isolation between high and low voltage circuits. Low
voltages which are connected must also be generated using safe isolation. If any part of the
Maxum II is opened, certain parts of the device are accessible which may carry dangerous
voltages. Therefore, only suitably qualified personnel may work on this device as indicated in
the next section which is titled "Qualified Personnel".
Maxum edition II Analyzer General Maintenance
Manual, August 2018, A5E42019842001
Maxum II Explosion Protection Safety Standards Manual
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Maxum edition II Installation Manual (2000595) for complete
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