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WIKA operating instructions gas presence detector,
model GPD-1000
14314459.03 07/2020 EN/DE/FR/ES
EN
3.4 Responsibility of the operator
The instrument is used in the industrial sector. The operator is therefore responsible for
legal obligations regarding safety at work.
The safety instructions within these operating instructions, as well as the safety,
accident prevention and environmental protection regulations for the application area
must be maintained.
The operator is obliged to maintain the product label in a legible condition.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure
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that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever required.
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that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding work
safety, first aid and environmental protection and know the operating instructions and
in particular, the safety instructions contained therein.
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that the instrument is suitable for the particular application in accordance with its
intended use.
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that personal protective equipment is available.
3.5 Personnel qualification
WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to
property.
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The activities described in these operating instructions may only be
carried out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described
below.
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel, authorised by the operator, are understood to be personnel
who, based on their technical training, knowledge of measurement and control
technology and on their experience and knowledge of country-specific regulations,
current standards and directives, are capable of carrying out the work described and
independently recognising potential hazards.
Specifically when using SF₆ gas
The plant operator must ensure that the handling of SF₆ gas is only carried out by
a qualified company or by qualified persons who have been specifically trained in
accordance with IEC 62271-4:2013 or IEC 60480, section 10.3.1.
3. Safety
