DRAFT - 11 December 2014
DRAFT - 11 December 2014
INM MTL4850_54 Rev4
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DRAFT - 11 December 2014
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The following methods are used in this manual to alert the user to important information:-
WARNING!
Warnings are provided to ensure operator safety and MUST be followed.
CAUTION
Cautions are provided to prevent damage to the instrument
NOTE
These are used to give general information to ensure correct operation
Safety instructions for installation and operating personnel
The operating instructions provided here contain essential safety instructions for installation personnel and those engaged in
the operation, maintenance and servicing of the equipment.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with these instructions can endanger the lives or health of
personnel and risk damage to the plant and the environment.
WARNING!
The responsibility for planning, installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance, particularly with respect to applications in explosion-hazard areas,
lies with the plant operator
Before commencing installation or commissioning:
• Read and understand the contents of this manual and the product datasheet
• Ensure installation and operating personnel have received adequate training for this task
• Ensure that any operating instructions are fully understood by the personnel responsible.
• Observe national and local installation and mounting regulations (e.g. IEC 60079-14).
WARNING!
If these assemblies have been used previously in general electrical
installations, they MAY NOT be used in explosion-hazard area applications.
During operation:
• Make the relevant instructions available at all times to the operating personnel.
• Observe safety instructions.
• Observe national safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Operate the equipment within its published specification.
• Servicing, maintenance work or repairs not described in this manual must not be performed without prior agreement
with the manufacturer.
• Any damage to this equipment may render its explosion protection null and void.
• No changes to any of the components that might impair their explosion protection are permitted.
If any information provided here is not clear, contact MTL or one of its representatives.
NOTE
Incorrect installation and operation of this equipment can result in invalidation of the guarantee.