<1. Introduction>
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IM 01F07A01-02EN
1.1 Using This Instrument Safely
(1) Maintenance
WARNING
• Maintenance of the vortex flowmeter should be performed by trained personnel with
knowledge of safety. No operator shall be permitted to perform any operations relating to
maintenance.
• Do not open the cover in wet weather or humid environments. When the cover is opened, the
stated enclosure protection is not applicable.
• For details on maintenance, read the maintenance manual in the related documents indicated
in Table 1.1. Perform only maintenance that is described in this manual. Do not perform other
maintenance. If other maintenance is necessary, contact your nearest sales office or Service
Center.
• When opening and closing the cover, pay sufficient care to handling of screws and O-rings to
prevent damage and attachment of foreign objects.
• Some of the electronic components used on this product are susceptible to damage as a
result of static electricity. Take sufficient care when handling electronic components by, for
example, wearing wrist straps to prevent charging by static electricity and not directly touching
electronic components, circuits and other components susceptible to static electricity.
(2) Modification
Yokogawa will not be liable for malfunctions or damage resulting from any modification made to
this instrument by the customer.
(3) Product Disposal
The instrument should be disposed of in accordance with local and national legislation/
regulations.
(4) Authorized Representative in EEA
In relation to the CE Marking, The authorized representative for this product in the EEA
(European Economic Area) is: Yokogawa Europe B.V. Euroweg 2,
3825 HD Amersfoort, The Netherlands
(5) CE Marking
CE marking is displayed on the nameplate for non-explosion protected type devices and ATEX
explosion protected type devices. Products with CE marking are in compliance with the statutory
requirements of the applicable EU directives.
*VY150 with nickel alloy CW-12MW body material is not compliant with PED, so the CE marking is not displayed.
(6) EU RoHS Directive
EN IEC 63000:2018
(7) Morocco Conformity Mark
This conformity mark indicates that the product complies with Moroccan requirements.
