SGB VLR 330, Documentation, Page: 7 / 48

20/05/2020
VACUUM LEAK DETECTOR VLR .. and VLR .. MV - 7 -
2. Safety
2.1 Intended Use

Conditions from Section 3.5 “Field of Application” must be adhered
to.

Only for the interstitial spaces of double-walled pipes that show
sufficient vacuum resistance:

Grounding/equipotential bonding in accordance with applicable
regulations

Tightness of the interstitial space according to this documentation
(Section 6.1).

Assembly outside of the potentially explosive area only

Conveyed product needs to have a flash point of over 60°C (for
Germany > 55°C in accordance with TRBS and TRGS), i.e., the
conveyed product must not develop explosive vapor-air mixtures.

Ambient temperature -40°C to +60°C in the stainless steel housing
and 0 C to 40°C in the plastic housing

The power supply cannot be disconnected
Any claims arising from misuse are excluded.
2.2 Obligation of the Operating Company
The leak detector VLR .. is used in the commercial sector. The oper-
ating company is therefore subject to statutory occupational safety
obligations.
In addition to the safety instructions in this documentation, all appli-
cable safety, accident prevention, and environmental regulations
must be adhered to. In particular:
o
Compiling a risk assessment and implementing its results in a di-
rective
o
Performing regular checks as to whether the directive is in compli-
ance with the current standards
o
The directive includes information on how to react to an alarm that
might arise
o
Arranging for an annual functional check
2.3 Qualification
The personnel must be capable of independently recognizing and
avoiding potential risks based on their qualifications.
Companies commissioning leak detectors should have completed
relevant training with SGB, through SGB, or through its authorized
representative.
National guidelines must be adhered to.
For Germany: Technical service qualification for mounting, commis-
sioning, and maintenance of leak detection systems.
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from
misuse
WARNING!
Danger to hu-
mans and the
environment in
the case of inad-
equate qualifica-
tion
WARNING!
Danger in case of
incomplete doc-
umentation