H
ANDLING
S
ULFUR
H
EXAFLUORIDE
OI 250 (EN)
REV7
/REV3
3.1.3
Frostbite
If compressed SF
6
escapes quickly, the sudden expansion lowers
its temperature. The gas temperature can drop substantially below
0°C. A person accidentally exposed to a gas jet may suffer severe
frostbite. Therefore always wear safety goggles, leather gloves and
appropriate work clothes when carrying out procedures involving
components filled with SF
6
.
- Do not eat, drink, smoke or store food in rooms containing SF
6
systems or equipment.
- Make sure there is good room ventilation when servicing SF
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switchgear (evacuating, filling, opening or cleaning the units).
- When carrying out procedures involving SF
6
-filled compo-
nents, always wear safety goggles, leather gloves and appro-
priate work clothes in order to prevent frostbite resulting from
accidentally released gas.
WARNING
Summary of Contents for GL 311 F3/4031 P/VE
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Page 12: ...SAFETY 12 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV3...
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Page 80: ...INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 80 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV3...
Page 102: ...RECONDITIONING 102 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV7...
Page 104: ...END OF LIFE MANAGEMENT 104 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV2a...
Page 114: ...SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL 114 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV0...
Page 128: ...REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 128 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV6...
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