Infringement of conformity due to modifications to the product
The Declaration of Conformity from the manufacturer is no longer valid if the operator
changes the original product or installs additional equipment.
● Following the installation into a system, the operator is required to check and re-evalu-
ate the conformity of the overall system in the context of the relevant European Direc-
tives, before commissioning that system.
General safety precautions when handling the product
► Observe all applicable safety and accident prevention regulations.
► Check that all safety measures are observed at regular intervals.
► Pass on safety instructions to all other users.
► Do not expose body parts to the vacuum.
► Always ensure a secure connection to the earthed conductor (PE).
► Never disconnect plug connections during operation.
► Observe the above shutdown procedures.
► Keep lines and cables away from hot surfaces (> 70 °C).
► Do not carry out your own conversions or modifications on the device.
► Observe the unit protection degree prior to installation or operation in other environments.
► Provide suitable touch protection, if the surface temperature exceeds 70 °C.
► Inform yourself about any contamination before starting work.
2.4 Limits of use of the product
Parameter
Value
Relative humidity of air
At temperatures up to +31°C max. 80 %
At temperatures up to +40°C max. 50%
Mounting orientation
Arbitrary
Usage
Only in indoor areas
Installation altitude max.
2000 m MSL
Protection degree
IP40
Tbl. 4:
Limits of use of the product
2.5 Proper use
The FullRange gauge provides vacuum measurement of gases within the range of
5 × 10
-9
to
1000 hPa
.
Use the product according to its intended purpose
► Operate the gauge with a Pfeiffer Vacuum total pressure measuring and control unit or with an
evaluation unit provided by the customer.
► Install, operate and maintain the gauge exclusively as prescribed in these operating instructions.
► Observe the application limits prescribed in the technical data.
► Observe the technical data.
2.6 Foreseeable improper use
Improper use of the product invalidates all warranty and liability claims. Any use that is counter to the
purpose of the product, whether intentional or unintentional, is regarded as improper use; in particular:
● Use outside the mechanical and electrical limits of use
● Use with corrosive or explosive media, if this is not explicitly permitted
● Use for the measurement of highly flammable or combustible gases mixed with an oxidizing agent
(e.g. atmospheric oxygen) within the explosion limits
● Use outdoors
● Use after technical changes (inside or outside on the product)
● Use with replacement or accessory parts that are not suitable or not approved
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