Safety instructions
KEC-1
K01/1216
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3 Safety
instructions
Please check whether this manual corresponds with the device type.
Please attend to all notes indicated in this instruction manual. It contains essential information,
which has to be followed during installation, operation and maintenance. Therefore this
instruction manual has to be read categorically by the technician as well as by the responsible
user/qualified personnel before installation, initiation and maintenance
Regional and national regulations respectively, have to be observed in addition to this
instruction manual if necessary.
This instruction manual has to be available at any time at the operation site of the KEC-1.
Ensure that the KEC-1 operates within the permissible and listed limits on the nameplate.
Otherwise there is a risk to human and material, and it may occur functional and operational
disturbances
In case of any obscurities or questions with regard to this manual or the instrument please
contact Kobold GmbH.
Warning!
Risk of injury in case of inadequate qualification!
Improper handling can result in significant personal injury and damage.
All activities described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by
qualified personnel qualifications described below.
Professionals (Technical staff)
The technical staff is based on his education/training, his knowledge of measurement and control
technology as well of the local regulations, standards and guidelines in the position to do the work as
described and to identify the possible hazards.
Special working conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive media.
Caution!
Malfunction of KEC-1
Faulty installation and insufficient maintenance may lead to malfunctions of the KEC-1 which may
affect the display and open to misinterpretation.
Danger!
Inadmissible operating parameters!
By exceeding or falling short of limits there is a risk for people and material, in addition there
may occur further functional and operational disturbances.
Measures:
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Make sure that the KEC-1 operates only within the permissible and listed limits on the nameplate
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Ensure the operation within the performance data of KEC-1 in connection with the application
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Do not exceed the admissible storage and transportation temperature.
Additional safety information
:
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When installing and operating the relevant national regulations and safety rules must also be
observed.
When using the Flow-/ Consumption sensors KEC-1 Ex in gas hazardous areas the special
requirements specified in the Ex documentation must be observed (in preparation).
