IM-P402-44
AB Issue 15
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1. Safety information
Your attention is drawn to any National or local regulations.
The product is designed and constructed to withstand the forces encountered
during normal use. Use of the product for any other purpose, or failure to install the
product in accordance with these Installation and Maintenance Instructions, could
cause damage to the product and may cause injury or fatality to personnel.
The LP30 level probe and LC3050 level controller comply with the requirements of
the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97 / 23 / EC and carry the mark. They
are classed as Safety Accessories and therefore fall within Category 4 of the
Directive.
Warning
If this product is not used in the manner specified by this IMI, then the protection
provided may be impaired.
1.1 Intended use
i) Check that the product is suitable for use with the intended fluid.
ii) Check material suitability, pressure and temperature and their maximum and
minimum values. If the maximum operating limits of the product are lower than
those of the system in which it is being fitted, or if malfunction of the product
could result in a dangerous overpressure or overtemperature occurrence, ensure
a safety device is included in the system to prevent such over-limit situations.
iii) Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow.
iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may
be induced by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the
installer to consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to minimise
them.
v) Remove protection covers from all connections and protective film from all
name-plates, where appropriate, before installation on steam or other high
temperature applications.
Safe operation of these products can only be guaranteed if they are properly installed,
commissioned, used and maintained by qualified personnel (see Section 1.11) in
compliance with the operating instructions. General installation and safety instructions
for pipeline and plant construction, as well as the proper use of tools and safety
equipment must also be complied with.
1.2 Access
Ensure safe access and if necessary a safe working platform (suitably guarded)
before attempting to work on the product. Arrange suitable lifting gear if required.
1.3 Lighting
Ensure adequate lighting, particularly where detailed or intricate work is required.
1.4 Hazardous liquids or gases in the pipeline
Consider what is in the pipeline or what may have been in the pipeline at some
previous time. Consider: flammable materials, substances hazardous to health,
extremes of temperature.
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