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Basic safety instructions Proline t-mass A 150 HART
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2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill
the following requirements:
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Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task
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Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
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Are familiar with federal/national regulations
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Before beginning work, the specialist staff must have read and understood the
instructions in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation as well as
in the certificates (depending on the application)
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Following instructions and basic conditions
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
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Being instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the
facility's owner-operator
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Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions
2.2 Designated use
Application and media
The measuring device described in these Instructions is intended only for flow
measurement of gases.
To ensure that the measuring device remains in proper condition for the operation time:
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Only use the measuring device in full compliance with the data on the nameplate and
the general conditions listed in the Operating Instructions and supplementary
documentation.
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Based on the nameplate, check whether the ordered device is permitted for the
intended use in the hazardous area (e.g. explosion protection, pressure vessel safety).
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Use the measuring device only for media against which the process-wetted materials
are adequately resistant.
Incorrect use
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.
If the sensor gland is opened, the accuracy specifications of the measuring device no longer
apply. In such situations, the measuring device must be removed and returned for
recalibration and to the manufacturer.
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WARNING
Risk of injury if the process connection and sensor gland are opened under pressure.
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The process connection should only be opened in an unpressurized state.
NOTICE
Dust and moisture can enter the transmitter when the transmitter housing is opened.
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Only open the transmitter housing briefly, ensuring that no dust or moisture enters the
housing.
NOTICE
The accuracy specifications no longer apply if the sensor is opened.
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If the sensor gland is opened, the accuracy specifications of the measuring device no
longer apply. In such situations, the measuring device must be removed and returned
for recalibration to the manufacturer.