Safety Instructions; Safety - RADAC WaveGuide 5 Direction User Manual

Safety Instructions

The WaveGuide Directional system is a radar based level gauge for measuring water level
and wave characteristics in offshore environments, lakes and rivers.

Safety

The mechanical and electrical installation shall only be carried out by trained personnel with
knowledge of the requirements for installation of explosion proof equipment in (potentially)
explosive conditions. The entire installation procedure shall be carried out in accordance
with national, local and company regulations and standards.
Use only Explosion proof (Ex d) compound cable glands or conduit seals. Taking into
account the local requirements, the local conditions, that the internal volume inside the
sensor is larger than 2 [Liter] and that the sensor is classified as an Ex d IIB T6 Ga/Gb
Cables and cable glands for at least 80 [
glands, conduits or stopping plugs will invalidate the Ex approval of the WaveGuide. The
use of stopping plugs on thread adapters is strongly advised against, as this may create
All lid bolts must be fastened with a torque of 30 [Nm] or 711 [ft-lbf] to prevent danger of
To comply with the IP66/IP67 requirements the blanking elements, threaded adapters,
cable glands and their interface with the housing must also comply with IP66/IP67
To avoid risk of dangerous amounts of electrostatic charging, clean the instrument only
Only use the instrument for its intended purpose.
Warning - Risk of Explosion
Warning - Risk of Explosion
unsafe Ex d characteristics.
Warning - Risk of Explosion
requirements.
Warning - Risk of Explosion
with a damp cloth.
Warning
device.
C] shall be used! Improper installation of cable
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explosion!
Caution
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