General safety instructions
Quick Reference Instruction Manual for Spare
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2.3 General safety instructions
DANGER
Use of fluids that are a health hazard may result in caustic burns or
poisoning
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When removing the flow meter, avoid touching the fluid and breathing gas residues
left in the sensor.
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Wear protective clothing and a breathing mask.
DANGER
Use of unproper materials through the customer may result in heavy corro-
sion and/or erosion
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The medium temperature / pressure ranges are calculated and approved without cor-
rosion or erosion.
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The customer is fully responsible to select proper materials to withstand his corrosive
or erosive conditions.
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In case of heavy corrosion and/or erosion the instrument may not withstand the pres-
sure and an incident may happen with human and / or environmental harm.
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Yokogawa will not take any liability regarding damage caused by corrosion / erosion.
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If corrosion / erosion may happen, the user has to check periodically if the necessary
wall thickness is still in place.
DANGER
Improper installation in hazardous area
The following basic safety instructions must be observed when handling the flow meter:
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When using the flow meter in areas at risk of explosion, compliance with the Explo-
sion Proof Type Manual is mandatory.
WARNING
High fluid temperatures may result in hot surfaces and therefore a risk of
burns
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Apply thermal insulation to sensor.
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Attach warning labels to the sensor.
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Wear protective gloves.
WARNING
Risk of injury from electrical shock due to inadequate clothing
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Wear protective clothing as required by regulations.
WARNING
Risk of injury from electrical shock at the transmitter
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Avoid handling the transmitter with wet hands.
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Wear protective gloves.
The following basic safety instructions must be observed when handling the flow meter:
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Carefully read the User's Manual prior to operating the flow meter.
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Only qualified specialist personnel must be charged with the tasks described in this
User's Manual.
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Ensure that personnel complies with locally applicable regulations and rules for work-
ing safely.
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Do not remove or cover safety markings and nameplates from flow meter.
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Replace soiled or damaged safety markings on the flow meter. For replacing please
contact the Yokogawa Service Center.