Safety instructions | Average Temperature/Water Bottom Sensor and Converter |
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•Instruments mounted in explosion hazardous areas must not be opened when the power is on. Tighten the cable gland firmly.
•The maintenance and repair of the instrument is limited to fulfill the explosion proof regulations.
•Ensure that all personnel are suitably qualified.
•Observe the specifications in the certificate as well as national and local regulations.
2.3.2Power supply
Check that voltage and frequency of the local power supply are in the range of the technical data of the instrument before turning on the power, in Chapter 12, Technical data.
2.3.3Grounding
Do not remove the grounding of the instrument when the power supply is turned on. This may set the instrument in a dangerous condition.
2.3.4Wiring
Make sure of the grounding of the instrument before connecting input and output to another system.
Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2.4Return
The following procedures must be carried out before the instruments is sent to Varec for repair:
•Always enclose a duly completed "Declaration of Contamination" form. Only then can Varec transport, examine and repair a returned device.
•Enclose special handling instructions if necessary, for example, safety data sheet as per EN 91/155/EEC.
•Remove all residue which may be present. Pay special attention to the gasket grooves and crevices where fluid may be present. This is especially important if the fluid is dangerous to health, e.g. corrosive, poisonous, carcinogenic, radioactive, etc.
A copy of the “Declaration of Contamination” is included at the end of this operating manual in Appendix B.
Caution! No instrument should be sent back for repair without all dangerous material being completely removed first, e.g. in scratches or diffused through plastic.
•Incomplete cleaning of the instrument may result in waste disposal or cause harm to personnel (burns, etc.). Any costs arising from this will be charged to the operator of the instrument.
2.5Disposal
In case of disposal, please separate the different components according to their material consistency.
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