For Your Safety - WIKA WU-20 Mode D'emploi

5. For your safety

5. For your safety
WARNING!
Select the appropriate transducer with regard to scale range, performance and specific
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measurement conditions prior to installing and starting the instrument.
Consider the relevant national regulations (e.g.: EN/IEC 60079-14) and observe the
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applicable standards and directives for special applications (e.g. with dangerous media
such as acetylene, flammable gases or liquids and toxic gases or liquids and with
compressors). Non-observance can result in serious injury and/or damage to equipment.
Open pressure connections only after the system is without pressure!
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Please make sure that the transducer is only used within the overload threshold limit all
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the time!
Observe the ambient and working conditions outlined in section 7 „Technical data".
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Ensure that the transducer is only operated in accordance with the provisions i.e. as
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described in the following instructions.
Do not interfere with or change the transducer in any other way than described in these
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operating instructions.
Remove the pressure transducer from service and mark it to prevent it from being used
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again accidentally, if it becomes damaged or unsafe for operation
Take precautions with regard to remaining media in removed pressure transducers.
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Remaining media in the pressure port may be hazardous or toxic!
Have repairs performed by the manufacturer only.
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The operator is responsible for the material compatibility as well as correct handling,
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operation and maintenance.
Information about material consistency against corrosion and diffusion can be found in our WIKA
handbook, "Pressure and Temperature Measurement".
WARNING!
For transducer with Ex-/FM-marking: Consider the relevant safety instructions as well as
the respective country specific regulations for installation and operation in hazardous areas
(e.g.: EN/IEC 60079-14, NEC). If you do not observe these stipulations, serious injuries and/
or damage may occur.
WIKA operating instructions, model WU-2x
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