Nivus OCM F, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance and Cleaning
OCM F - rev. 05 / 06.04.2018 page 99
Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING Disconnect instrument from mains
Disconnect the instrument form mains power and safeguard the higher system against
restart before you begin maintenance works.
Disregarding may lead to electric shocks.
WARNING Contamination by hazardous germs
Due to being frequently used in wastewater applications, some portions of the measure-
ment system may be loaded with hazardous germs. This is why precautionary measures
shall be taken while being in contact with the system, cables and sensors.
Wear protective clothing.
31 Maintenance
31.1 Maintenance interval
The transmitter OCM F is conceived to be virtually free of calibration, maintenance and wear.
(requirements of the Industrial Safety Regulations are unaffected).
NIVUS recommends having the entire measurement system inspected by the NIVUS cus-
tomer service
once per year .
Depending on the area of use the maintenance intervals however may vary.
Extent and intervals of maintenance depend on the following conditions:
•
Measurement principle of the level sensors
•
Material wear
•
Measurement medium and channel hydraulics
•
General regulations for the operator of this measurement plant
•
Ambient conditions
NIVUS recommends to have the measurement system completely be inspected by the manu-
facturer
after latest ten years .
Generally the verification of instruments and sensors is a basic measure in order to improve
operational reliability and to increase the lifetime.
31.2 Customer Service Information
For the recommended annual inspection of the entire measurement system and/or the exten-
sive inspection after latest ten years contact our customer service:
NIVUS GmbH – Customer Service
Phone +49 (0) 7262 9191 - 922
Customercenter@nivus.com