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Merkblatt T 021e

Gas Detection Equipment for Toxic Gases/Vapours and Oxygen

Use and Operation

This Code of Practice provides instructions for the configuration, commissioning, use, service and repair of electrically operating devices designed for detection and measurement of toxic gases, vapors and oxygen in the workplace atmosphere. This publication is a compilation of practical experience intended to support the user.

Table of Contents

Area of Application
Terms
Selection Criteria
Specification of the Target Gas
Alarm Set Points
Monitoring Oxygen Deficiency and Excess Oxygen
Fixed Gas Detection Equipment
- Design of Fixed Gas Detection Equipment
  - Increased Availability
  - Gas Sampling
  - Installation and Design Documents
- Operation of Fixed Gas Detection Equipment
  - Initial Commissioning of the Fixed Gas Detection Equipment
  - Operating Instructions
  - Alarms and Status Indications
  - Measures in the Event of Non-Availability
- Maintenance of Fixed Gas Detection Equipment
  - Checks of Fixed Gas Detection Equipment
  - Calibration and Adjustment
  - Specification of Check Intervals
  - Repair
  - Gas Detection Equipment with Automatic Self-Test Routines
Portable Gas Detection Equipment
- Selection of Portable Gas Detection Equipment
  - Power Supply
  - Gas Sampling
  - Design Documents
- Operation of Portable Gas Detection Equipment
  - Initial Commissioning of the Portable Gas Detection Equipment
  - Operating Instructions
  - Qualification for the Use of Portable Gas Detection Equipment
- Maintenance of Portable Gas Detection Equipment
  - Checks of the Portable Gas Detection Equipment
  - Calibration and Adjustment
  - Specification of Check Intervals
  - Repair
Transportable Gas Detection Equipment
Integration into Tests in Accordance with the Betriebssicherheitsverordnung (BetrSichV – Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health)
Requirements for Persons being Charged with the Checks
- Trained Persons
- Qualified Personnel
- Competent Persons (Gas Detection Equipment)
- Specialists
Annex 1 : Bibliography
Picture Credits

Eingestellt am: 25.07.2025

Stand: 10/2023

Sprache(n): Englisch

ISBN: 978-3-86825-198-2

Seiten: 60

Format: DIN A5

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