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Warnings page 3
1) Introduction page 5
1.1) Definitions “ 5
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The following instructions are for qualified users with a deep knowledge of the main
principles and safety measures for proper gas handling.
If you are not familiar with these measures, please contact Siad technical service.
Any technical modification or repair must be performed by qualified staff and with prior
consent of the supplier.
A copy of the use and maintenance manual must be kept in the gas cylinder stocking area and
in all laboratories where gases are used.
Read carefully the following instructions before handling the system devices, in order to work
safely:
The mishandling of gases can be extremely hazardous: refer to SIAD product sheets
attached to this manual, in order to learn more about the chemical and physical properties of
the gas used.
Identify the gas by reading the cylinder label.
Handle and move carefully gas tanks, cylinders, bundles or cans, even though they are
empty, as gas traces may remain in the containers.
Keep gas tanks away from direct sunlight or equipment/systems producing sparks and/or
electrostatic charges. Before storing the gas tanks, close firmly the delivery valve.
Use the relevant reducer for each gas: the use of materials which are not compatible with the
gases may damage the system and harm the staff. For more details, contact your supplier.
Do not smoke or use open flame devices in all areas with gas-consuming systems.
The room ventilation must always be adequate: according to their features, gases may
saturate the room and cause asphyxia and/or inflammable mixtures.
Check thoroughly all staff safety and emergency equipment.
Do not release any toxic, inert, inflammable or corrosive gas near the users. Use the relevant
bleeding devices piping gases outside the working area.
Do not use any oil or greasy substances with gas-consuming systems, as they may easily
ignite or react violently with some gases (especially Oxygen).
Handle all instruments with slow movements and do not open/close suddenly any valve or
pressure regulator, to avoid dangerous sudden pressure changes and strong stresses on the
equipment or system.
If you find out any fault or defect on the system, always report them.
Maintenance operations must always be performed by qualified users, only with original
spare parts.
Please remind that according to the DL - Law Decree no. 626 of 19 September 1994
(“Implementation of the directives no. 89/391/CEE, 89/654/CEE, 89/655/CEE, 89/656/CEE,
90/270/CEE, 90/394/CEE, 90/679/CEE about the improvement of worker safety and health in
S.I.A.D. cannot be held responsible for direct or indirect system damages due to:
- misuse of technical components;
- lack of maintenance;
- tampering;
- non-respect of attached instructions;
- non-compliance with the gas or component safety standards.
1.1) Definitions
Gases:
Compressed gases: all gases with a critical temperature under –10°C which
are stored in gaseous state under pressure
Liquefied gases: all gases with a critical temperature equal to or over –
10°C which are stored in liquid state under pressure or in refrigerated
containers
Toxic gases: all compressed or liquefied gases defined as toxic in the Royal
Decree no. 147 of 9.1.1927 and its following amendments and updates and
in the present directive.
Containers:
All containers for the storage of compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases are usually
defined improperly as cylinders (to simplify the instructions, this definition will be used
in this manual as well); however, the relevant standards identify the following container
classification:
Cylinders: steel (or light alloy) one-piece cylinders without longitudinal welding.
They have a 150l capacity and are able to store compressed gases with a
15°C charge pressure over 20Kg/cm2
Cylinder bundles: cylinders grouped in bundles through a metal frame with a
common valve for charging/discharging. They usually contain 16 or 25
cylinders.
The cover cap screwed on each cylinder shoulder protects the valve against impacts
which may damage its performance and is kept open, in order to allow a gas bleeding in
case of valve leaks; it must be screwed just after using the cylinder. The base keeps the
cylinders in a vertical firm position and lifts the containers from the ground in order to
protect them against impacts, scrapings and humidity corrosion.
Pipework:
The pipework is the system part between the first stage decompression unit (to
which are connected the cylinders or bundles) and the points of use. The points of use
are the points where the gas is delivered to the user.
Decompression systems:
These special devices reduce the gas pressure in a steady and controlled way. They
are divided into first stage and second stage decompression groups. The first ones
reduce the cylinder/bundle pressure (200 bar) to the line pressure of each different
application, but always to a pressure value, which is higher than the one required for
that application. The second stage groups or points of use or line regulators reduce the
line pressure to the pressure value required by the application. If there is only one
application, the second group is not necessary.
Boxes containing inflammable gases which are lighter than air, with a maximum density of
0.8, are governed by the provisions about natural gases (DM - Ministerial Decree of 24
November 1984, Second Part, Section II). When using these gases, refer to the entire set of
rules.
All boxes must be provided with bearing devices, also for bundles, preventing them from
falling, which vary according to the cylinder capacity: chains fastened to walls, frames such
as racks or handrails creating corridors for storing and fastening the cylinder bundles with
chains, etc.
Boxes containing inflammable gases which are heavier than air, are governed by the
provisions about LPG containers (circular no.74 of 20 September 1956); these standards can
be applied to all gases which are heavier than air (LPG density can vary according to the
composition: the relative density of air can reach minimum values around 1.5). When using
these gases, refer to the entire set of rules.
For cases between 0.9 and 1.1 (end values not included), follow the provisions of the CEI
64-2 standards and further amendments about light and heavy gases.
Boxes containing oxidizing gases (such as oxygen, air, nitrous oxide, etc) must be
kept away from containers for other gas types (inflammable, toxic gases).
They must not contain combustible substances or other products such as metal dusts
(aluminium, magnesium, etc).
As inert gases (nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, etc.) do not react with other
substances, their boxes can be stored with inflammable gas and oxidizing gas boxes.
However, for large quantities, taking into consideration:
the possibility of producing small boxes,
the need to separate different hazard sources,
for standardization reasons (allowing a certain flexibility), it would be worth, but not
strictly necessary, producing inert gas boxes according to the provisions described at
par. 2.1.1.2.
APPLICATION
Comburent
System
Combustible
Lasing gases
Cryogenic
gases
Cutting gases
There are different types of lasing gases according to their different applications. Lasing gases
are usually CO2, He, N2 or helium based laser mixtures.
The centralization system consists of a primary decompression system located in the cylinder
box or in the gas tank stocking area. The tanks (cylinders or bundles) are connected to the
decompression system through special devices provided with modular extensions, able to deliver
alternatively or simultaneously (according to the user needs) their gas content.
These systems reduce pressure from 200 bar to an average line pressure of 8-10 bar.
The safety valve located on the line and after the first stage reducer is designed to protect the
distribution line and the second stage reducer.
For single applications, the delivery pressure can be directly adjusted to the level required and
connected to the primary pipework.
If there are more than one application, the line pressure must be higher than the highest
delivery pressure required. For each application there is a point of use or line regulator reducing
the pressure to the level required, making each application independent from the others.
The optimum performance of the system and the purity of the gas delivered are the result of
periodic maintenance, cleaning and check operations on each single device of the system.
APPLICATION
Comburent
Interception
GAS INERT 1° stage valves and/or Use
deposit gases reduction 2° stage reduction
systems
Combustible
The centralization system consists of a primary decompression system located in the cylinder
box or in the gas tank stocking area. The tanks (cylinders or bundles) are connected to the
decompression system through special devices provided with modular extensions, able to deliver
alternatively or simultaneously (according to the user needs) their gas content.
The safety valve located on the line and after the first stage reducer is designed to protect the
distribution line and the second stage reducer.
According to different applications it is necessary to reduce pressure a second time through a
second stage decompression system which adjusts pressure to the level required, making it
independent from the others.
For single applications, the delivery pressure can be directly adjusted to the level required and
connected to the primary pipework through an interception plug equipped with pressure gauge
and interception valve.
If there are more than one application, the line pressure must be higher than the highest
delivery pressure required. For each application there is a point of use or line regulator reducing
the pressure to the level required, making each application independent from the others.
The optimum performance of the system and the purity of the gas delivered are the result of
periodic maintenance, cleaning and check operations on each single device of the system.
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It is therefore necessary to avoid any contact with any liquid, solvent, oil or grease, even
though compatible with the gases used and to follow carefully the use, maintenance and safety
instructions attached to the manual.
Before working on the first stage decompression panels and on the line regulators, please
read carefully the relevant instruction manuals.
The centralization system consists of a primary decompression system located in the cylinder
box or in the gas tank stocking area. The tanks (cylinders or bundles) are connected to the
decompression system through special devices provided with modular extensions, able to deliver
alternatively or simultaneously (according to the user needs) their gas content.
These systems reduce pressure from 200 bar to an average line pressure of 8-10 bar.
The safety valve located on the line and after the first stage reducer is designed to protect the
distribution line and the second stage reducer.
According to different applications it is necessary to reduce pressure a second time through a
second stage decompression system which adjusts pressure to the level required, making it
independent from the others.
The optimum performance of the system and the purity of the gas delivered are the result of
periodic maintenance, cleaning and check operations on each single device of the system.
It is therefore necessary to avoid any contact with any liquid, solvent, oil or grease, even
though compatible with the gases used and to follow carefully the use, maintenance and safety
instructions attached to the manual.
Before working on the first stage decompression panels and on the line regulators, please
read carefully the relevant instruction manuals.
Daily checks:
Weekly checks:
For any other check or maintenance operation, refer to the device product sheets and to the
relevant use and maintenance manuals.
YEARLY
SEAL
EXTRA STANDARDS
LABELLING
CALIBRATION
GROUNDING
EXTERNAL APPEAR.
OPERATION SIMUL.
OPERATION
VALVE CLOSING
OVERALL STATE
THREAD STATE
ADJUSTMENT
ELECTRIC CONNECT.
GASKET
S=REPLACEMENT
V=OVERHAUL
Racks V
Rack fastening chains V
Pigtail coils V V S* V S
Decompression panels V V V
Non-return valves V V S
Line valves V V S V V
Purge valves V V V V
1° stage reducer V V V V V
Safety valves V S V
Line joints V V S
Pressure switch joints V V S
Pressure switch V V S V V V V V V
Distribution network V V V V V
2° stage point of use VV V S V V V V V V
Interception valves VV V S V V V V
Line blocking valves VV V S V V V
Electric board & Alarms V V V V V V V V
* Manifold side gaskets / GRUPPO A-B-C-SA
The frequency of maintenance operations depends on how often the system is used and must
comply with the details of the material product sheets. However, maintenance operations must
be carried out at least every 3 years.
Clean the system with a clean cloth. The cloth must not be contaminated with oily or greasy
substances.
In case of leaks or reduction system wear, close the cylinder interception valve, stop the
working process and contact your supplier.
When the container is almost exhausted, the pressure switch detects the exceeding
(decreasing values) of the preset calibration threshold and sends an electric signal to the
detection card.
The card processes the signal and produces an audio-visible alarm to warn the users that the
system must be adjusted.
If the decompression system is not able to automatically select a new gas container, the
working process must be interrupted for cylinder replacement. Otherwise the replacement is
carried out with operating decompression panel.
For any further detail about container monitoring systems connected to decompression
groups through a pressure switch, refer to the use manual of the alarm control boxes.
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