Important Information
FLOWSIC100 Flare · Operating Instructions · 8013344/11L2/V 2-5/2018-10 · © SICK Engineering GmbH
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1.2
Main hazards
1.2.1
Hazards due to hot, cold (cryogenic) or aggressive gases, or high pressure
The sender/receiver units are mounted directly on the gas-carrying pipeline.
On equipment with low hazard potential (e.g. non-toxic, aggressive or explosive gases;
gases not hazardous to health; uncritical pressure; moderate gas temperature (not hot or
very low/cryogenic), the installation or removal can be performed while the equipment is in
operation, however only as far as the valid regulations and equipment safety notices are
observed and suitable protective measures are taken. Special regulations that apply to the
plant must be observed.
1.2.2
Hazards with electrical equipment
The FLOWSIC100 Flare measuring system is equipment used for operation of industrial
high-voltage plants.
1.2.3
Hazards due to explosive or combustible gases
The FLOWSIC100 Flare measuring system may be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres according to the respective specifications.
WARNING:
Gas hazard
Activities on equipment with increased hazard potential, e.g. by toxic,
aggressive, explosive gases, health endangering, higher pressure, high
temperatures, low temperature (cryogenic), have to follow legitimate
regulations, general standards and guidelines as well as plant operator
instructions. Only authorized personnel with special qualification for the
"hot tapping" method may fit devices on running equipment (authorized
personnel
). Otherwise, serious injuries might occur, e.g.
poisoning, burns etc..
These persons must be trained and technically adept in "hot tapping"
installation work and must know and implement legal as well as generally
applicable regulations and in-house regulations.
The express approval of the plant operator in written form is required for
installations on running equipment at all times. The plant operator carries
the responsibility for professional implementation alone. All safety
requirements relevant for the equipment must be observed as well as
essential and suitable protective measures taken. All regulations/special
regulations that can be applicable for the plant must be observed.
WARNING:
Mains voltage Danger
Disconnect mains lines before working on mains connections or parts
carrying mains voltage.
Refit any contact protection removed before switching the mains voltage on
again.
WARNING:
Hazards due to explosive or combustible gases
In potentially explosive atmospheres, only use the version of the FLOW-
SIC100 Flare specified for such use (
).
Observe the information on
during installation work on run-
ning equipment ("hot tapping" method).