Safety Instructions; Designated Use; Installation, Commissioning And Operation; Operational Safety - Endress+Hauser Liquicap M FTI51 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

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1 Safety instructions
1.1

Designated use

The Liquicap M FTI51 and FTI52 are compact point level switches for the capacitance point
level detection of liquids.
1.2

Installation, commissioning and operation

The Liquicap M has been safely built with state-of-the-art technology and meets all
applicable standards and EU directives. However, if it is used improperly or if it is not put to
its intended use, it can be a source of application-related dangers, such as product overflow
due to incorrect installation or configuration. Therefore, the installation, electrical
connection,commissioning, operation and maintenance of the measuring device only may
be carried out by trained specialist personnel authorized by the facility' s owner/operator for
this purpose. The specialist personnel must have read and understood these Operating
Instructions and must follow the instructions they contain. Modifications or repairs to the
device can be carried out only if it is expressly stated in the Operating Instructions that these
are permitted.
1.3

Operational safety

When performing configuration, testing and maintenance work on the device, alternative
supervisory measures must be taken to guarantee the operational safety and process safety.
1.3.1 Hazardous areas
If the measuring system is used in hazardous areas, the corresponding national/federal
standards and regulations must be observed. The device is accompanied by separate Ex
documentation, which is an integral part of this documentation. Observe the installation
instructions, connection data and safety instructions provided there.
• Ensure that the specialists are adequately trained.
• Observe the metrological and technical safety requirements for the measuring points.
1.4

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.
1.4.1 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.
1.4.2 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.
Liquicap M FTI51, FTI52
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