Operator Liability; Qualified Personnel; Returning Devices; Disposal - ABB 266 HART Operating Instruction

Operator liability

Prior to using corrosive and abrasive materials for measurement purposes, the operator must check the level of resistance of all parts
coming into contact with the materials to be measured.
ABB will gladly support you in selecting the materials, but cannot accept any liability in doing so.
The operators must strictly observe the applicable national regulations with regard to installation, function tests, repairs, and mainte-
nance of electrical devices.

Qualified personnel

Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the device may only be performed by trained specialist personnel who have been
authorized by the plant operator. The specialist personnel must have read and understood the manual and comply with its
instructions.

Returning devices

Use the original packaging or suitably secure shipping package if you need to return the device for repair or recalibration purposes.
Fill out the return form (see the end of the document) and include this with the device.
According to EC guidelines and other local laws for hazardous materials, the owner of hazardous waste is responsible for its
disposal. The owner must observe the proper regulations for shipping purposes.
All devices sent back to ABB must be free from any hazardous materials (acids, alkalis, solvents, etc.).

Disposal

ABB actively promotes environmental awareness and has an operational management system that meets the requirements of DIN
EN ISO 9001:2000, EN ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001. Our products and solutions are intended to have minimum impact on
the environment and persons during manufacturing, storage, transport, use and disposal.
This includes the environmentally friendly use of natural resources. ABB conducts an open dialog with the public through its
publications.
This product/solution is manufactured from materials that can be reused by specialist recycling companies.
Information on WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
This product or solution is not subject to the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC or corresponding national laws (e.g., the ElektroG -
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act - in Germany).
Dispose of the product/solution directly at a specialist recycling facility; do not use municipal garbage collection points for this
purpose. According to the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, only products used in private applications may be disposed of at municipal
garbage facilities. Proper disposal prevents negative effects on people and the environment, and supports the reuse of valuable raw
materials.
ABB can accept and dispose of returns for a fee.

Transport and storage

– After unpacking the pressure transmitter, check the device for transport damage.
– Check the packaging material for accessories.
– During intermediate storage or transport, store the pressure transmitter in the original packaging only.
For information on permissible ambient conditions for storage and transport, see "Technical data". Although there is no limit on the
duration of storage, the warranty conditions stipulated on the order acknowledgment from the supplier still apply.

Safety information for electrical installation

Electrical connections may only be established by authorized specialist personnel in accordance with the electrical circuit diagrams.
The electrical connection information in the manual must be observed; otherwise, the applicable protection type may be affected.
Ground the measurement system according to requirements.
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