ABB COPA-XE Instruction Bulletin page 3

Introductory Safety Notes for the EMF Systems
Regulated Usage
The Electromagnetic Flowmeter [EMF] systems are designed to the latest state of the art and are safe to
operate. The EMF is to be installed only in the specified applications.
Every usage which exceeds the specifications is considered to be non-specified. Any damages resulting
therefrom are not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
The user assumes all risk for such usage.
The application specifications include the installation, start-up and service requirements specified by the
manufacturer.
Assembly, Start-Up and Service Personnel
Please read this Instruction Bulletin and the safety notes before attempting installation, start-up or service.
Only qualified personnel should have access to the instrument.
The personnel should be familiar with the warnings and operating requirements contained in this Instruction
Bulletin.
Assure that the connections are in accordance with the Interconnection Diagrams.
Ground the flowmeter system.
Observe the warning notes designated in this document by the symbol:
Hazardous Material Information
In view of the Disposal Law of 27 Aug. 86 (AbfG. 11 Special Wastes) the owner of special wastes is
responsible for its care and the employer also has, according to the Hazardous Material Law of 01 Oct. 86
(GefStoffV, 17 General Protection Responsibility), a responsibility to protect his employees, we must make
note that:
a) All flowmeter primaries and/or flowmeter converters which are returned to ABB Automation Products for
repair are to be free of any hazardous materials (acids, bases, solutions, etc.)
b) The flowmeter primaries must be flushed so that the hazardous materials are neutralized. There are
cavities in the primaries between the metering tube and the housing. Therefore after metering
hazardous materials the cavities are to be neutralized (see Hazardous Material Law -GefStoffV). For two
piece housings the screws used to hold the sections together should be loosened. For flowmeter prima-
ries ≥ 14" [DN 350] the drain plug at the bottom of the housing should be removed to provide
access to the coil and electrode area for decontamination or flushing to neutralize the area.
c) For service and repairs written confirmation is required that the measures listed in a) and b) have been
carried out.
d) Any costs incurred to remove the hazardous materials during a repair will be billed to the owner of the
equipment