AFRISO SonarFox UST 20, Operating Instructions Manual

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5 AFRISO SonarFox UST 20
2 .2 . Intended use
This product may be used for non-contact level measurement of liquid, mushy and pasty media in
open or closed containers, tanks or silos.
Any use other than the application explicitly permitted in these operating instructions is not permit-
ted 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 installation 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 ap-
proved 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 conjunction with the product in
compliance with the conditions specified in the operating instructions and on the nameplate, as
well as with all directives, standards and safety regulations applicable at the installation site of the
product.
2 .3 . Predictable incorrect application
The product must never be used in the following cases and for the following purposes:
•
Measurements of acoustically diffuse surfaces (foam, bulk material)
• Use as overfill prevention system according to WHG
2 .4 . Qualification of personnel
Only appropriately trained persons who are familiar with and understand the contents of these
operating instructions and all other pertinent product documentation are authorized to mount,
commission, maintain and decommission this product.
These persons must have sufficient technical training, knowledge and experience and be able to
foresee and detect potential hazards that may be caused by using the product.
All persons working on and with the product must be fully familiar with all directives, standards
and safety regulations that must be observed for performing such work.
2 .5 . Personal protective equipment
Always wear the required personal protective equipment. When performing work on and with the
product, take into account that hazards may be present at the installation site which do not directly
result from the product itself.
2 .6 . Modifications to the product
Only perform work on and with the product which is explicitly described in these operating instruc-
tions. Do not make any modifications to the product which are not described in these operating
instructions.