Safety - ABB FV4000 Operating Instruction

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Safety

1.1 General information and notes for the reader
Read these instructions carefully prior to installing and commissioning the device.
These instructions are an important part of the product and must be kept for later use.
These instructions are intended as an overview and do not contain detailed information on all
designs for this product or every possible aspect of installation, operation and maintenance.
For additional information or in case specific problems occur that are not discussed in these
instructions, contact the manufacturer.
The content of these instructions is neither part of any previous or existing agreement, promise
or legal relationship nor is it intended to change the same.
This product is built based on state-of-the-art technology and is operationally safe. It has been
tested and left the factory in a safe, maintenance-free state. The information in the manual must
be observed and followed in order to maintain this state throughout the period of operation.
Modifications and repairs to the product may only be performed if expressly permitted by these
instructions.
Only by observing all of the safety information and all safety/warning symbols in these
instructions can optimum protection of both personnel and the environment, as well as safe and
fault-free operation of the device, be ensured.
Information and symbols directly on the product must be observed. They may not be removed
and must be fully legible at all times.
1.2 Intended use
This device is intended for the following uses:
• To convey fluids, gases (including unstable gases), and steams
• To measure the flow of the operating volume in mass flow or standard units under constant
operating conditions (pressure, temperature)
• To measure the flow of saturated steam in mass flow units at varying
temperatures/pressures, if the flowmeter sensor is fitted with a temperature sensor (option)
The following items are included in the intended use:
• Read and follow the instructions in this manual.
• Observe the technical ratings; refer to the section 1.13 „Technical limit values".
• Use only allowed liquids for measurement; refer to the section "Approved media".
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