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WIKA operating instructions, gas cylinder scale, model GCS-1
11145676.07 03/2020 EN/DE
EN
3. Safety / 4. Transport, packaging and storage
3.8 Ex marking
DANGER!
Danger to life due to loss of explosion protection
Non-observance of these instructions and their contents may result in the
loss of explosion protection.
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Observe the safety instructions in this chapter and further explosion
instructions in these operating instructions.
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Observe the information given in the applicable type examination
certificate and the relevant country-specific regulations for installation
and use in hazardous areas (e.g. IEC 60079-14, NEC, CEC).
Check whether the classification is suitable for the application. Observe the relevant
national regulations.
3.9 Special conditions for use (X conditions)
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The cap protecting the two potentiometers for adjusting zero and span shall not be
removed when explosive atmosphere is present.
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Additional clamping of the cable is provided by the manufacturer. This clamping shall
not be removed.
4. Transport, packaging and storage
4.1 Transport
Check the gas cylinder scale for any damage that may have been caused during trans-
portation.
Obvious damage must be reported immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage through improper transport
With improper transport, a high level of damage to property can occur.
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When unloading packed goods upon delivery as well as during
internal transport, proceed carefully and observe the symbols on the
packaging.
4.2 Packaging and storage
Do not remove packaging until just before mounting.
Keep the packaging as it will provide optimum protection during transport (e.g. change
in installation site, sending for repair).
Permissible conditions at the place of storage:
Storage temperature: -20 ... +60 °C [-4 ... +140 °F]
