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Tanks
• Aboveground or underground indoor or outdoor tanks (for example, man-
hole), with the exception of battery tanks.
Only the level sensors "GWG 23-Ro / GWG 23-Wa" with the yellow fitting for
pipe mounting or wall mounting have an approval for Ex zone 0 and may be
connected to intrinsically safe circuits in Ex zone 0.
Any use other than the application explicitly permitted in these operating
instructions is not permitted and causes hazards.
Verify that the product is suitable for the application planned by you prior to
using the product. In doing so, take into account at least the following:
• All directives, standards and safety regulations applicable at the installa-
tion site of the product
• All conditions and data specified for the product
• The conditions of the planned application
In addition, perform a risk assessment in view of the planned application,
according to an approved risk assessment method, and implement the
appropriate safety measures, based on the results of the risk assessment.
Take into account the consequences of installing or integrating the product
into a system or a plant.
When using the product, perform all work and all other activities in conjunc-
tion with the product in compliance with the conditions specified in the oper-
ating instructions and on the nameplate, as well as with all directives, stand-
ards and safety regulations applicable at the installation site of the product.
2.3 Predictable incorrect application
The product must not be mounted in protective pipes or dip stick pipes.
The product with the grey fitting for pipe mounting or wall mounting must
never be used in the following cases and for the following purposes:
• Hazardous area (EX)
- If the product is operated in hazardous areas, sparks may cause defla-
grations, fires or explosions
Information on safety
GWG 23-Ro / GWG 23-Wa / GWG 23-T
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