2.
Safety and the environment
2.1. General safety instructions
The plant owner is responsible for the planning, installation, commissioning, operation,
maintenance and disassembly at the location.
Installation and commissioning of the device may be performed by a trained professional
only.
Protection of operating personnel and the system is not ensured if the product is not used in
accordance with its intended purpose.
Laws and regulations applicable to the usage or the intended purpose must be observed.
The device has been approved for the intended purpose of use only. Neglecting these
instructions will void any warranty and absolve the manufacturer from any liability.
2.2. Intended use
The idOil-OIL sensor is intended to be used in oil separators to detect when the
accumulated oil in the separator has reached its maximum level. The sensor also detects if
the standard liquid layer in the separator drops unexpectedly e.g. in the case of leakage.
The sensor can be placed in a zone 0 explosive atmosphere, but the control unit connected
with have to be placed in a safe area.
A more specific description of the product’s operation, installation and use is provided
later in this manual.
The device must be used in accordance with the instructions provided in this
document. Other use is counter to the product’s purpose of use. Labkotec cannot be held
liable for any damage caused by using the device in violation of its purpose of use.
2.3. Installation and commissioning
The sensor can be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres of zones 0, 1 and 2.
In potentially explosive area installations, the national regulations and
appropriate standards IEC/EN 60079-25 Intrinsically safe electrical systems “i” and/or
IEC/EN 60079-14 Explosive atmospheres - Electrical installations design, selection and
erection must all
be followed..
If it is possible that static electricity can cause hazards in the measurement
environment, equipotential bonding must be attended according to the regulations
concerning potentially explosive atmospheres. Equipotential bonding is done by connecting
all conductive parts to the same potential e.g. in a junction box. Equipotential bonding
system must be grounded.
The instructions concerning the inspection and maintenance of Ex equipment contained
in the standards IEC/EN 60079-17 and IEC/EN 60079-19 should be observed
when executing service, inspection or repair procedures in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
2.4. Transport and storage
Check the packaging and its content for any possible damage.
Ensure that you have received all the ordered products and that they are as intended.
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