Operator Liability; Qualified Personnel; Returning Devices; Disposal - ABB S26 Series Operating Instruction

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dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this could result in death or
serious injury
Attention – <Property damage>.
potentially damaging situation. Failure to avoid this could result in
damage to the product or its surrounding area.

2.6 Operator liability

Prior to using corrosive and abrasive materials for
measurement purposes, the operator must check the level of
resistance of all parts coming into contact with the materials to
be measured.
ABB will gladly support you in selecting the materials, but
cannot accept any liability in doing so.
The operators must strictly observe the applicable national
regulations with regard to installation, function tests, repairs,
and maintenance of electrical devices.

2.7 Qualified personnel

Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the device
may only be performed by trained specialist personnel who
have been authorized by the plant operator. The specialist
personnel must have read and understood the manual and
comply with its instructions.

2.8 Returning devices

Use the original packaging or suitably secure shipping package
if you need to return the device for repair or recalibration
purposes. Fill out the return form (see the end of the document)
and include this with the device.
According to EC guidelines and other local laws for hazardous
materials, the owner of hazardous waste is responsible for its
disposal. The owner must observe the proper regulations for
shipping purposes.
All devices sent back to ABB must be free from any hazardous
materials (acids, alkalis, solvents, etc.).

2.9 Disposal

ABB actively promotes environmental awareness and has an
operational management system that meets the requirements
of DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, EN ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS
18001. Our products and solutions are intended to have
minimum impact on the environment and persons during
manufacturing, storage, transport, use and disposal.
This includes the environmentally friendly use of natural
resources. ABB conducts an open dialog with the public
through its publications.
This product/solution is manufactured from materials that can
be reused by specialist recycling companies.

2.10 Information on WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
This product or solution is not subject to the WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC or corresponding national laws (e.g., the ElektroG
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act - in Germany).
Dispose of the product/solution directly at a specialist recycling
facility; do not use municipal garbage collection points for this
purpose.
6 OI/S26-EN Rev. B | 2600T Series Pressure transmitters
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According to the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, only products
used in private applications may be disposed of at municipal
garbage facilities. Proper disposal prevents negative effects on
people and the environment, and supports the reuse of
valuable raw materials. ABB can accept and dispose of returns
for a fee.

2.11 Transport and storage

— After unpacking the pressure transmitter, check the device
for transport damage.
— Check the packaging material for accessories.
— During intermediate storage or transport, store the
pressure transmitter in the original packaging only.
For information on permissible ambient conditions for storage
and transport, see "Technical data". Although there is no limit
on the duration of storage, the warranty conditions stipulated
on the order acknowledgment from the supplier still apply.

2.12 Safety information for electrical installation

Electrical connections may only be established by authorized
specialist personnel in accordance with the electrical circuit
diagrams. The applicable protection type may be affected.
Ground the measurement system according to requirements.
2.13 Safety information for inspection and
maintenance
Warning – Risk to persons.
protection against accidental contact when the housing cover is
open. There are electric circuits within the housing which are
dangerous if touched. Therefore, the auxiliary power must be
switched off before opening the housing cover.
Warning – Risk to persons
pressure and with aggressive media. Any process media released
may cause severe injuries. Depressurize the pipeline/tank before
opening the transmitter connection.
Corrective maintenance work may only be performed by trained
personnel.
— Before removing the device, depressurize it and any
adjacent lines or containers.
— Check whether hazardous materials have been used as
materials to be measured before opening the device.
Residual amounts of hazardous substances may still be
present in the device and could escape when the device is
opened.
— Within the scope of operator responsibility, check the
following as part of a regular inspection:
Pressure-bearing walls/lining of the pressure device
Measurement-related function
Leak-tightness
Wear (corrosion)
There is no EMC protection or
The device can be operated at high