27/02/2020
LEAK INDICATING UNIT
LAE
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2. Safety
2.1 Intended
Use
Install leak indicating unit outside of the Ex area
Install inside a closed and dry room in buildings or alternatively in
an outdoor protective box
Do not install near strong heat sources
At least 1 m lateral distance from the tool (with VLX .. A-Ex)
Do not mount above or below the leak detector
Conditions from Chap. 3.3 “Field of Application” must be adhered
to.
The power supply cannot be disconnected
Any claims arising from misuse are excluded.
2.2 Obligation of the Operating Company
The leak indicating unit is used in the commercial sector. The operat-
ing company is therefore subject to statutory occupational safety obli-
gations.
In addition to the safety instructions in this documentation, all appli-
cable safety, accident prevention, and environmental regulations
must be adhered to. In particular:
- Compiling a risk assessment and implementing its results in a di-
rective
- Performing regular checks as to whether the directive is in compli-
ance with the current standards
- The directive includes, among others, how to react to an alarm that
might arise
- Arranging for an annual functional check
2.3 Qualification
The personnel must be capable of independently recognizing and
avoiding potential risks based on their qualifications.
Companies commissioning leak detectors or leak indicating units
should have completed respective training with SGB, through SGB, or
its authorized representative.
National guidelines must be adhered to.
For Germany: Technical service qualification for assembly, commis-
sioning, and maintenance of leak detection systems.
WARNING!
Danger from
misuse
WARNING!
Danger to hu-
mans and the
environment in
the case of in-
adequate quali-
fication
WARNING!
Danger in case
of incomplete
documentation
Safety
