KROHNE OPTIMASS Series Handbook page 5

How to use these installation and operating instructions
Congratulations on purchasing this high quality product. To get the best out of your mass flowmeter,
please take some time to read through the instructions.
This instruction handbook is comprehensive and describes the many features and options available
with this mass flow meter.
Please refer to the index for a list of detailed topics.
Note:
If applicable, a separate document is supplied that describes all ATEX hazardous area information.
Product liability and warranty
The OPTIMASS mass flow meter family is designed for the direct measurement of mass flow rate,
product density and product temperature, and also indirectly enables measurement of parameters such
as total mass, concentration of dissolved substances and the volume flow.
For use in hazardous areas, special codes and regulations are applicable which are specified in the
section on Hazardous Area Installations.
Responsibility as to suitability and intended use of our instruments rests solely with the
purchaser. The supplier does not accept any liability resulting from misuse by the customer.
Improper installation and operation of the flow meters may lead to loss of warranty. Warranty is also
null and void if the instrument is damaged or interfered with in any way.
In addition, the "general conditions of sale" which forms the basis of the purchase agreement are
applicable.
If you need to return OPTIMASS flow meters to KROHNE, please complete the form on the last page
of the installation and Operating manual and return it with the meter to be repaired. KROHNE regrets
that it cannot repair or check your flow meter unless accompanied by this completed form.
CE / EMC Standards /Approvals
• The OPTIMASS family with the MFC 050 / 051 / 010 signal converter meets all the requirements of
the EU-EMC and PED Directives and bears the CE Symbol.
• The OPTIMASS system is approved for hazardous duty installations to the harmonised European
Standards (ATEX) to Factory Mutual (FM) and CSA (Canadian Standards).
Technical data subject to change without notice
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