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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MCS300P Ex
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Main safety information
1.3
Intended use
1.3.1
Purpose of the device
The MCS300P Ex measuring equipment serves for process monitoring of gases and liquids
and for raw gas monitoring in combustion plants.
The measured medium is extracted at a sampling point and led through the cell of the
MCS300P Ex (extractive measurement).
1.3.2
Installation location
MCS300P Ex is intended for indoor operation.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion in potentially explosive atmospheres
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Do not open when an explosive atmosphere is present. (Enclosure contains
batteries).
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Wait 15 minutes after switching off the main power supply before opening the
enclosure.
CAUTION:
Health risk through dangerous measured medium
The operator is responsible for the safe handling of the measured medium.
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In addition to these Operating Instructions, follow all local laws, technical rules and
company-internal operating directives applicable at the respective installation
location of the MCS300P Ex.
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Operate the MCS300P Ex only in adequately ventilated rooms
OR
install a suitable gas monitor.
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Feed and drain the measured medium in a safe manner.
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Regularly check the state of the device/module seals.
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Only open the device when well ventilated, especially when a leak of a device
component is suspected.
CAUTION:
Risk of suffocation when opening the enclosure
Protective gas escapes when the enclosure is opened.
Risk of suffocation when using inert protective gas.
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Do not inhale the escaping gas when opening the enclosure.