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Introduction, 2. Cautionary Statements
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IRGASON® Integrated CO2/H2O OpenPath Gas Analyzer and 3D Sonic Anemometer 1. Introduction The IRGASON, U.S. Des. Patent No. D680455, is an in-situ, open-path, midinfrared absorption gas analyzer integrated with a three-dimensional sonic anemometer. The gas analyzer provides measurements of absolute densities of carbon dioxide and water vapor, while the sonic anemometer measures orthogonal wind components. Before using the IRGASON please study: • Section 2, Cautionary Statements • Section 3, Initial Inspection • Section 6, Installation More details are available in the remaining sections. 2. Cautionary Statements • DANGER: o The scrubber bottles (see Section 9.5, Replacing Desiccant and Scrubber Bottles) contain the strong oxidizing agents sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, NaOH) and anhydrous magnesium perchlorate (Mg(ClO4)2. Avoid direct contact with the chemicals. Ensure your work area is well ventilated and free of reactive compounds, including liquid water. Store used chemical bottles in a sealed container until disposal. Dispose of chemicals and bottles properly. Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are provided in Appendix C. MSDS are updated periodically by chemical manufacturers. Obtain current MSDS at www.campbellsci.com. • WARNING: o Do not carry the IRGASON by the arms or the strut between the arms. Always hold it by the block, where the upper and lower arms connect. o Handle the IRGASON carefully. The optical source may be damaged by rough handling, especially while the analyzer is powered. o Over-tightening bolts will damage or deform the mounting hardware. • CAUTION: o Grounding the EC100 measurement electronics is critical. Proper grounding to earth (chassis) will ensure maximum ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and improve measurement accuracy. o Do not connect or disconnect the gas analyzer or sonic connectors while the EC100 is powered. 1