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Operating instructions for turbine flow meter
2. General safety instructions
2.1 Information on safety at work
The turbine flow meter has been designed and built in compliance with the applicable safety and
health requirements of the relevant EU directives.
However, hazards may result from this product if it is not used for its intended purpose or with the
necessary care.
For all uses of this turbine flow meter, local safety and accident prevention regulations apply, as
well as the safety instructions in these operating instructions.
2.2 Signs and symbols used in the safety instructions
Safety instructions are indicated in this manual with the following keywords and pictograms:
Pictogram
Keyword
Consequences of failure to comply with the safety
instructions
Caution
Possible risk of slight to medium physical injury or material
damage
In addition, a further instruction is used which gives general tips for handling the product.
Pictogram
Keyword
Meaning
Tip
Background information and tips on the right way of using the
product
2.3 Safety instructions concerning hazards that may arise in connection with
the turbine flow meter
Caution!
The turbine flow meter has been designed and is suitable for operation with media of low
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flammability, exclusively.
Do not operate this turbine flow meter in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres.
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Tip
Be sure to know and respect, in particular, any water management laws that may exist. In
Germany, for instance, § 19g of the German Water Management Act („WHG“) provides that
equipment for filling must be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated in such
a way that bodies of water are not affected in any critical ways.
The owner / operator of filling equipment is obliged to permanently check and manage any such
equipment for compliance with the afore-mentioned requirements at the place of installation.
3. Assembly
The turbine flow meter comes fully assembled and ready to go.
There may be accessories that can or must be fitted. This depends on the model you chose.
Tip
During assembly, make sure everything is perfectly clean. Take particular care that components
are well aligned and connected and fit tightly.
