Safety Instructions - Endress+Hauser Promag Installation Instructions Manual

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Safety instructions

• Only use original parts from Endress+Hauser.
• Comply with national regulations governing mounting, electrical installation,
commissioning, maintenance and device conversion procedures.
• The specialized technical staff involved in the mounting, electrical installation,
commissioning, maintenance and modification of the measuring devices must meet the
following requirements:
• Specialized technical staff must be trained in instrument safety.
• They must be familiar with the individual operating conditions of the devices.
• In the case of Ex-certified measuring devices, they must also be trained in explosion
protection.
• The measuring device is energized! Risk of fatal injury from electric shock. Open the
measuring device only when the device is de-energized.
• When using Ex-certified measuring devices: open device only when in a de-energized state
(allow 10 minutes to elapse after switching off the power supply) or in environments which
do not have a potentially explosive atmosphere.
• For measuring devices in safety-related applications in accordance with IEC 61508 or
IEC 61511: following modification, re-commission the device in accordance with the
Operating Instructions. Document the modification.
• Before removing the device: set the process to a safe state and purge the pipe of dangerous
process substances.
• Hot surfaces! Risk of injury! Before commencing work: allow the system and measuring
device to cool down to a touchable temperature.
• In the case of devices in custody transfer, the custody transfer status no longer applies once
the seal has been removed.
• The Operating Instructions for the device must be followed.
• Risk of damaging the electronic components! Ensure you have a working environment
protected from electrostatic discharge.
• After removing the electronics compartment cover: risk of electrical shock due to missing
touch protection!
Turn the measuring device off before removing internal covers.
• Only open the housing for a brief period. Avoid the penetration of foreign bodies, moisture
or contaminants.
• Replace defective seals only with original seals from Endress+Hauser.
• If threads are damaged or defective, the measuring device must be repaired.
• Threads (e.g. of the electronics compartment cover and connection compartment cover)
must be lubricated if an abrasion-proof dry lubricant is not available. Use acid-free, non-
hardening lubricant.
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