IM-P381-01
CH Issue 5
2
1. Safety information
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.
These product are designed and constructed to withstand the force encountered in
normal use. Use of these products for any purpose other than as temperature
controllers could cause injury or fatality to personnel.
1.1 Intended use
Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical
Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended use/application.
The products comply with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment
Directive 97 / 23 / EC and fall within category 'SEP'. It should be noted that products
within this category are required by the directive not to carry the mark.
i) The products have been specifically designed for use on steam, water, compressed
air and other non-hazardous fluids which are in Group 2 of the above mentioned
Pressure Equipment Directive. The products’ use on other fluids may be possible
but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be contacted to confirm the
suitability of the product for the application being considered.
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.
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.
WARNING:
The sensor must not be subjected to mercury or ammonium salts.
