General safety instructions
General Instruction Manual
Safety
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2.3 General safety instructions
DANGER
Use of fluids that are a health hazard may result in caustic burns or
poisoning
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When removing the flow meter, avoid touching the fluid and breathing gas residues
left in the sensor.
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Wear protective clothing and a breathing mask.
DANGER
Use of unproper materials through the customer may result in heavy corro-
sion and/or erosion
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The medium temperature / pressure ranges are calculated and approved without cor-
rosion or erosion.
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The customer is fully responsible to select proper materials to withstand his corrosive
or erosive conditions.
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In case of heavy corrosion and/or erosion the instrument may not withstand the pres-
sure and an incident may happen with human and / or environmental harm.
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Yokogawa will not take any liability regarding damage caused by corrosion / erosion.
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If corrosion / erosion may happen, the user has to check periodically if the necessary
wall thickness is still in place.
WARNING
High fluid temperatures may result in hot surfaces and therefore a risk of
burns
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Apply thermal insulation to sensor.
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Attach warning labels to the sensor.
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Wear protective gloves.
WARNING
Risk of injury from electrical shock due to inadequate clothing
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Wear protective clothing as required by regulations.
WARNING
Risk of injury from electrical shock at the transmitter
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Avoid handling the transmitter with wet hands.
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Wear protective gloves.
The following basic safety instructions must be observed when handling the flow meter:
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Carefully read the user's manual prior to operating the flow meter.
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When using the flow meter in areas at risk of explosion, compliance with the Explo-
sion Proof Type Manual is mandatory.
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Only qualified specialist personnel must be charged with the tasks described in this
user's manual.
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Ensure that personnel complies with locally applicable regulations and rules for work-
ing safely.
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Do not remove or cover safety markings and nameplates from flow meter.
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Replace soiled or damaged safety markings on the flow meter. For replacing please
contact the Yokogawa Service Center.
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If Rotamass Total Insight is used to measure safety-related quantities, ensure that the
transmitter does not display any error messages and, if applicable, the total health
check function is performed at regular intervals (see applicable General Specifica-
tions GS01U01B
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-R, chapter "Options").
