H
ANDLING
S
ULFUR
H
EXAFLUORIDE
REV7
/REV3
OI 250 (EN)
3.2
Safety Precautions When Handling Used SF
6
SF
6
gas used in electrical equipment may contain decomposition
products with toxic properties if it has been subjected to arcs. The-
se decomposition products may exist in either a gaseous state or in
the form of a powder.
Even small amounts of gaseous decomposition products give off
warning signals (such as unpleasant pungent odors or irritation of
nose, mouth and eyes), which allow people to escape in time to a
safe location. Decomposition products in powder form irritate the
skin.
Contaminated materials such as
- solid decomposition products,
- used drying agents,
- vacuum cleaner bags containing powdery decomposition pro-
ducts,
- or disposable protective clothing
must be neutralized and disposed of in accordance with the guideli-
nes defined in IEC 62271-4 and local regulations.
- 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
6
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.
- Do not stir up powdery decomposition products.
- Remove powdery decomposition products using an industrial
vacuum cleaner equipped with a filter. The industrial vacuum
cleaner must comply at a minimum with the specifications for
dust class L (light).
- Avoid skin contact with, swallowing or inhaling powdery de-
composition products by complying with the following rules:
- Wear appropriate protective respiratory equipment such as a
full-face respirator (gas mask) or a respirator and gas-tight
safety goggles.
- Wear a dustproof protective suit (disposable suit).
- Wear rubber gloves or disposable gloves.
- Wear rubber boots or disposable boots.
- After work is completed, wash the respirator, safety goggles
and rubber gloves with water. Collect the water and dispose
of it separately.
- After work is completed, wash your entire body thoroughly
with soap and plenty of water.
WARNING
Summary of Contents for GL 311 F3/4031 P/VE
Page 2: ......
Page 10: ...INTRODUCTION 10 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV6...
Page 12: ...SAFETY 12 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV3...
Page 48: ...INSTALLATION 48 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV7...
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...
Page 130: ...HANDLING USED SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE 130 146 OI 250 EN REV7 REV2...
