Bappendix B: Product Certifications; Safety Messages; B.1 Safety Messages - Emerson Rosemount 3308A Reference Manual

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4308, Rev BB
Appendix B
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 145
Product certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 146
Approval drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 149

B.1 Safety messages

Procedures and instructions in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety of the personnel performing the
operations. Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Refer to the following safety messages
before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
Make sure the transmitter is installed by qualified personnel and in accordance with applicable code of practice.
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Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the protection provided by the
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equipment.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
Verify that the operating environment of the gauge is consistent with the appropriate hazardous locations
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certifications.
Installation of device in an explosive environment must be in accordance with appropriate local, national and
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international standards, codes, and practices.
Ensure device is installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field practices.
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Electrical shock can result in death or serious injury.
Ground device on non-metallic tanks (e.g. fiberglass tanks) to prevent electrostatic charge build-up.
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Single lead probes are sensitive for strong electromagnetic fields and therefore not suitable for non-metallic
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tanks.
Care must be taken during transportation of power module to prevent electrostatic charge build-up.
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Device must be installed to ensure a minimum antenna separation distance of 8 in. (20 cm) from all persons.
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Probes covered with plastic and/or with plastic discs may generate an ignition-capable level of electrostatic
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charge under certain extreme conditions. Therefore, when the probe is used in a potentially explosive
atmosphere, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent electrostatic discharge.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
Handle the transmitter carefully.
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If the process seal is damaged, gas could escape from the tank when removing the transmitter head from the
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probe.
Only qualified personnel should install the equipment.
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Product Certifications
Product Certifications
Product Certifications
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