HBM HBK S2M, Mounting Instructions, Page: 7 / 124

5
S2M
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance
The S2M force transducer is maintenance free.
Disposal
In accordance with national and local environmental protection and material recovery and
recycling regulations, old transducers that can no longer be used must be disposed of
separately and not with normal household waste.
If you need more information about disposal, please contact your local authorities or the
dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel means persons entrusted with siting, mounting, starting up and oper­
ating the product, who possess the appropriate qualifications for their function.
This includes people who meet at least one of the three following requirements:
S
Knowledge of the safety concepts of automation technology is a requirement and as
project personnel, you must be familiar with these concepts.
S
As automation plant operating personnel, you have been instructed how to handle the
machinery. You are familiar with the operation of the equipment and technologies
described in this documentation.
S
As system startup engineers or service engineers, you have successfully completed
the training to qualify you to repair the automation systems. You are also authorized
to activate, ground and label circuits and equipment in accordance with safety engin­
eering standards.
It is also essential to comply with the legal and safety requirements for the application
concerned during use. The same applies to the use of accessories.
The force transducer must only be installed by qualified personnel, strictly in accordance
with the specifications and with safety requirements and regulations.