Bronkhorst®
Instruction Manual ES-FLOW™ 1xxC
9.17.153A
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Safety instructions
2.1
General precautions
Please read this document entirely and carefully before installing and operating the product. Not following
the guidelines could result in personal injury and damage to the product and the system(s) it is incorporated in
or connected with.
The product(s) described in this document may only be used by qualified personnel who are familiar with combined fluid
and electrical systems and who recognize the associated hazards (e.g. (high) fluid pressure, electric shock).
The end user is considered to be familiar with the required safety precautions to prevent damage and/or injury while
working with the process media (as described in the associated Material Safety Data Sheets) and the equipment.
Where appropriate, this document recommends or prescribes safety measures to be taken with respect to media or
equipment usage under the specified conditions. The end user is responsible for taking the necessary safety precautions
and proper use of appropriate (personal) protective equipment, even if such is not explicitly recommended or required in
this document.
The equipment and its accessories must be used in accordance with their specifications and operating instructions.
Individual instruments may not be disassembled or modified in any way for any purpose. Any unauthorized modification,
for any purpose whatsoever, will be considered
, will void warranty and cancel the
manufacturer's liability. Unauthorized modifications can undo safety features, compromise system specifications (such as
ingress protection rating) and cause failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and directives.
If the product is defective or otherwise does not meet your requirements, please contact your Bronkhorst representative for
assistance or advice.
2.2
Tips and warnings
At the factory the ES-FLOW™ has been pressure tested. The test pressure includes a safety factor, so that it is always higher
than the specified maximum operating pressure (pressure rating). Only in exceptional cases, the operating pressure may
exceed the specified maximum operating pressure very briefly. The operating pressure must never exceed the specified test
pressure.
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The pressure rating and the test pressure are specified on the serial number label; if these specifications are missing or
insufficient, the device must not be used and should be returned to the factory.
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Before installation, make sure that the pressure rating is within the limits of the normal process conditions and that the
test pressure is in accordance with the safety factor of your application.
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Disassembling the device and/or replacing parts will invalidate the specification of the test pressure.
Before commissioning, always check the wetted materials for compatibility with the process media.
Do not apply fluid pressure until all required fluid connections and electrical connections have been made.
Check the fluid system for leaks before applying full operating pressure, especially when using hazardous media (e.g. toxic
or flammable).
