Kobold VKG, Operating Instructions Manual

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VKG
VKG K09/0322 Page 3
2. Note
Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit into
operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein.
The instruction manuals on our website www.kobold.com are always for currently
manufactured version of our products. Due to technical changes, the instruction
manuals available online may not always correspond to the product version you
have purchased. If you need an instruction manual that corresponds to the
purchased product version, you can request it from us free of charge by email
(info.de@kobold.com) in PDF format, specifying the relevant invoice number and
serial number. If you wish, the operating instructions can also be sent to you by
post in paper form against an applicable postage fee.
The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar with
these operating instructions and in accordance with local regulations applying to
Health & Safety and prevention of accidents.
When used in machines, the measuring unit should be used only when the
machines fulfil the EC-machine guidelines.
as per PED 2014/68/EU
In acc. with Article 4 Paragraph (3), "Sound Engineering Practice", of the
PED 2014/68/EU no CE mark.
Diagram 8, Pipe, Group 1 dangerous fluids
3. Instrument Inspection
These devices are checked before dispatch and sent away in perfect condition.
Should the damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection
of the delivery packing. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service/
forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during
transit.
Scope of delivery:

Viscosity Compensated Flow Meter and Monitor model: VKG
4. Regulated Use
Model VKG instruments are used for the measurement and monitoring of viscous
liquid flows (max. 760 mm
2
/s). Only clean and homogeneous media may be
measured, which do not affect the materials used in the instrument casing.
Large measuring errors will occur when using higher viscosity media. Large dirt
particles may lead to blocking of the float and therefore to large measurement and
signal errors.