Special Hazards - WIKA TF45 Mode D'emploi

2. Safety
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel 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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Special operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive media.

2.3 Special hazards

WARNING!
For hazardous media such as oxygen, acetylene, flammable or toxic gases or
liquids, and refrigeration plants, compressors, etc., in addition to all standard
regulations, the appropriate existing codes or regulations must also be followed.
WARNING!
Protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD) required.
The proper use of grounded work surfaces and personal wrist straps is required
when working with exposed circuitry (printed circuit boards), in order to prevent
static discharge from damaging sensitive electronic components.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure,
that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever
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required.
that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding
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work safety, first aid and environmental protection, and know the operating
instructions, in particular the section on safety instructions.
DANGER!
Danger of death caused by electric current
Upon contact with live parts, there is a direct danger of death.
The instrument may only be installed and mounted by skilled personnel.
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Operation using a defective power supply unit (e.g. short circuit from the mains
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voltage to the output voltage) can result in life-threatening voltages at the
insertion thermometer!
WARNING!
Residual media in the dismounted instrument can result in a risk to persons, the
environment and equipment.
Take sufficient precautionary measures.
Do not use this instrument in safety or emergency stop devices. Incorrect use of
the instrument can result in injury.
Should a failure occur, aggressive media with extremely high temperature and
under high pressure or vacuum may be present at the instrument.
6 WIKA operating instructions insertion thermometer, model TF45