Installation and Maintenance Instructions for
F5504 Differential Pressure Gauges
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Table of contents:
.1 Purpose of this Manual ..................................................... 1
1.2 Symbols ......................................................................... 1
1.3 Limits of liability ............................................................. 2
1.4 Copyright ....................................................................... 2
1.5 Warranty ......................................................................... 2
1.6 Manufacturer’s address, customer services ................ 2
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2.1 General sources of hazards .......................................... 2
2.2 Use in accordance with intended purpose .................. 2
2.3 Operator’s responsibility ............................................... 2
2.4 Staff qualifications ........................................................ 2
2.5 Signs/Safety markings .................................................. 2
2.6 Safety equipment .......................................................... 2
2.7 Environmental protection .............................................. 2
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5 CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION ..................................... 3
5.1 Overview ........................................................................ 3
5.2 Description of function .................................................. 3
5.3 Description of components .......................................... 3
5.4 Accessories ................................................................... 3
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6.1 Safety ............................................................................. 3
6.2 Transport inspection ..................................................... 3
6.3 Storage .......................................................................... 3
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7.1 Safety ............................................................................. 3
7.2 Preparations (requirements for the installation location) 3
7.3 Mounting/Installation .................................................... 4
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8.1 Safety ............................................................................. 5
8.2 Check on function, and recalibration ........................... 5
8.3 Cleaning and maintenance ........................................... 5
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9.1 Safety ............................................................................. 5
9.2 Conduct in the event of failure ...................................... 5
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10.1 Safety ........................................................................... 5
10.2 Removal ....................................................................... 5
10.3 Disposal ....................................................................... 5
1 GENERAL REMARKS
1.1 Purpose of This Manual
This Operating Manual contains fundamental and essential
advice to be followed for the installation, operation and servicing
of the device. It must be read without fail before assembly and
start-up of the device by the fitter, the operator and the special-
ist personnel responsible for the device. This Operating Manual
must be available at the point of use at all times.
1.2 Symbols
Warning!
This indicates a possibly hazardous situation
where failing to follow advice may result in
risks to people, animals, the environment and
buildings.
Information!
This emphasizes key information for efficient,
fault-free operation.
1.3 Limits of liability
Failure to respect this safety information, the envisaged uses or
the limit values relating to use indicated in the technical data for
the device may result in risk or to injury to people, the environ-
ment or the plant. Claims for compensation for damage against
the device supplier are excluded in such an eventuality.
1.4 Copyright
This Operating Manual may only be copied and passed on as
a complete document without the special permission of the
publisher.
WARNING! READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
