WIKA D-20-9 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

3. Safety
3.3 Improper use
WARNING!
Injuries through improper use
Improper use of the instrument can lead to hazardous situations and injuries.
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Refrain from unauthorised modifications to the instrument.
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Do not use the instrument within hazardous areas.
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Do not use the model D-20-9 with abrasive or viscous media.
Any use beyond or different to the intended use is considered as improper use.
Do not use this instrument in safety or emergency stop devices.
3.4 Special hazards
WARNING!
For hazardous media such as oxygen, acetylene, flammable or toxic gases or liquids, and refrigeration
plants, compressors, etc., in addition to all standard regulations, the appropriate existing codes or
regulations must also be followed.
WARNING!
Residual media in dismounted pressure transmitters can result in a risk to persons, the environment and
equipment.
Take sufficient precautionary measures.
3.5 Personnel qualification
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel, authorised by the operator, are understood to be personnel who, based on their technical training,
knowledge of measurement and control technology and on their experience and knowledge of country-specific regula-
tions, current standards and directives, are capable of carrying out the work described and independently recognising
potential hazards.
WIKA operating instructions, pressure sensor, models D-20-9, D-21-9
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