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2150EX Area Velocity Flow System
Safety Information
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2150EX Area Velocity Flow System
Safety Information
General Warnings Before installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, you
should read this entire manual. While specific hazards may vary
according to location and application, it is still helpful to read
this safety section (which is specific to the 2150EX) and the
general safety information contained in Appendix E. If you have
any questions regarding the equipment or its installation,
contact Teledyne Isco or one of its representatives for assistance.
This manual has been created in compliance with general
requirements for equipment installed in potentially explosive
atmospheres (refer to Clause 28 of EN 50014:1997).
WARNING
Avoid hazardous practices! If you use this instrument in
any way not specified in this manual, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired; this will
increase your risk of injury.
WARNING
Intrinsic safety is dependent on proper installation in
accordance with IEC 60079-14 and IEC 60079-17
International Standards, or ATEX Group II, Category 1G
requirements of the authority that has jurisdiction for the
installation of equipment in hazardous areas at your
specific installation site. Installation should be performed
only by trained and qualified personnel.
Hazard Severity Levels
This manual applies Hazard Severity Levels to the safety alerts,
These three levels are described in the sample alerts below.
CAUTION
Cautions identify a potential hazard, which if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. This category can also warn
you of unsafe practices, or conditions that may cause property
damage.
WARNING
Warnings identify a potentially hazardous condition, which
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER – limited to the most extreme situations
to identify an imminent hazard, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.