Improper Use; Responsibility Of The Operator; Personnel Qualification - WIKA GDM-100 Mode D'emploi

3. Safety

3.3 Improper use

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Any use beyond or different to the intended use is considered as improper use.

3.4 Responsibility of the operator

The instrument is used in the industrial sector. The operator is therefore responsible for
legal obligations regarding safety at work.
The safety instructions within these operating instructions, as well as the safety, accident
prevention and environmental protection regulations for the application area must be
maintained.
The operator is obliged to maintain the product label in a legible condition.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure
that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever required.
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that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding work safety,
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first aid and environmental protection and know the operating instructions and, in
particular, the safety instructions contained therein.
that the instrument is suitable for the particular application in accordance with its
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intended use.
that personal protective equipment is available.
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3.5 Personnel qualification

Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel, authorised by the operator, are understood to be personnel
who, based on their technical training, knowledge of measurement and control
technology and on their experience and knowledge of country-specific regulations,
current standards and directives, are capable of carrying out the work described and
independently recognising potential hazards.
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WARNING!
Injuries through improper use
Improper use of the instrument can lead to hazardous situations and
injuries.
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Refrain from unauthorised modifications to the instrument.
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Do not use the instrument within hazardous areas.
WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to
property.
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The activities described in these operating instructions may only be carried
out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described below.
WIKA operating instructions gas density monitor model GDM-100