Safety Instructions
page 19
NF 650 - rev. 01 / 29.06.2020
7 Use in accordance with the requirements
Note
The instrument is intended solely for the purpose described below.
Modifying or using the instruments for any other purposes without the written consent of the
legally associated companies and/or subsidiaries of NIVUS group will not be considered as
use in accordance with the requirements.
The legally associated companies and subsidiaries of NIVUS group cannot be held respon-
sible for any damage resulting from improper use. The user alone bears any risk.
The NivuFlow 650 transmitter and associated sensor system is designed for continuous flow
measurement of slightly contaminated to clear, pure water-based liquids in
partly or fully
filled
pipes, channels or water bodies.
The measurement transmitter is designed and manufactured in accordance with the current
state of the art and with the recognised safety rules and regulations applicable at the time this
document is issued. Danger to persons or material damage cannot be completely ruled out,
however.
The maximum permissible limit values as specified in Sect. “16 Specifications” shall be nec-
essarily observed. Any case varying from these conditions which is not approved by NIVUS
GmbH in written form is left at the owner’s risk.
8 User’s Responsibilities
Observe and comply with all guidelines and requirements
In the EEA (European Economic Area) national implementation of the framework directive
89/391/EEC and corresponding individual directives, in particular the directive 2009/104/
EC concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment
by workers at work, as amended, are to be observed and adhered to. In Germany e.g. the
Industrial Safety Ordinance must be observed.
Make sure to have a local operating permit available and observe the associated conditions.
In addition to this you must observe environmental requirements and local laws on the follow-
ing points:
• Personnel safety (accident prevention regulations)
• Safety of work materials and tools (safety equipment and maintenance)
• Disposal of products (laws on wastes)
• Disposal of materials (laws on wastes)
• Cleaning (cleansing agents and disposal)
Connections
Operators shall make sure prior to operating the instrument that during installation and initial
start-up the local regulations (such as regulations for electrical connection) are observed.
Keep the manual
Keep this manual in a safe place and make sure it is available for the users of this product at
any time.
Provide the manual
In case of selling the instrument this instruction manual shall be provided to the purchaser
since it is a part of the standard delivery.
