Emerson Process Management 5300 manual Section Introduction, Safety Messages

Reference Manual

00809-0100-4530, Rev BA July 2009

Rosemount 5300 Series

Section 1 Introduction

SAFETY MESSAGES

Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-1 Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-2 Service Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-3 Product Recycling/Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-4

Procedures and instructions in this manual may require special precautions to ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol (). Refer to the safety messages listed at the beginning of each section before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.

Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury.

•Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.

•Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the protection provided by the equipment.

Explosions could result in death or serious injury.

•Verify that the operating environment of the transmitter is consistent with the appropriate hazardous locations certifications.

•Before connecting a HART®-based communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring practices.

Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.

•Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.

Any substitution of non-authorized parts or repair, other than exchanging the complete transmitter head or probe assembly, may jeopardize safety and is prohibited.

Unauthorized changes to the product are strictly prohibited as they may unintentionally and unpredictably alter performance and jeopardize safety. Unauthorized changes that interfere with the integrity of the welds or flanges, such as making additional perforations, compromise product integrity and safety. Equipment ratings and certifications are no longer valid on any products that have been damaged or modified without the prior written permission of Emerson Process Management. Any continued use of product that has been damaged or modified without prior written authorization is at the customer's sole risk and expense.

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