Workplace Safety; Operational Safety; Product Safety; Ce Mark - Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51 Operating Instructions Manual

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2.3

Workplace safety

For work on and with the device:
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Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.
With divisible probe rods, medium may penetrate into the joints between the indivual
parts of the rod. This medium may escape when loosening the joints. In the case of
dangerous (e.g. aggressive or toxic) media this may cause injuries.
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When loosening the joints between the individual parts of the probe rod: Wear
appropriate protective equipment according to the medium.
2.4

Operational safety

Risk of injury.
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Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
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The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers.
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If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with the manufacturer.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
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Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
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Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.
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Use original spare parts and accessories from the manufacturer only.
Hazardous area
To eliminate a danger for persons or for the facility when the device is used in the
hazardous area (e.g. explosion protection, pressure vessel safety):
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Based on the nameplate, check whether the ordered device is permitted for the
intended use in the hazardous area.
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Observe the specifications in the separate supplementary documentation that is an
integral part of these Instructions.
2.5

Product safety

This measuring device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet
state-of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in
which it is safe to operate. It meets general safety standards and legal requirements.
2.5.1

CE mark

The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. These
are listed in the corresponding EC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards
applied.
Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.
2.5.2

EAC conformity

The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EAC guidelines.
These are listed in the corresponding EAC Declaration of Conformity together with the
standards applied.
Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the EAC mark.
Basic safety instructions
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