Safety; General Safety Information; Intended Use; Improper Use - ABB VA Master FAM540 Commissioning Instructions

Safety

1 Safety
1.1

General Safety Information

The "Safety" chapter provides an overview of the safety aspects to be observed for the
operation of the device.
The device is built based on state-of-the-art technology and is operationally safe. It was tested
and left the factory in a proper state. The requirements in the manual as well as the
documentation and certificates must be observed and followed in order to maintain this state for
the period of operation.
The general safety requirements must be complied with completely during operation of the
device. In addition to the general information, the individual chapters of the manual contain
descriptions about processes or procedural instructions with specific safety information.
Only the observance of all safety information enables the optimal protection of personnel as well
as the environment from hazards and the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
1.2

Intended use

This device is intended for the following uses:
• To transmit fluid or gaseous measuring substances.
• To measure the flowrate of the operating volume or mass flow units (at constant pressure /
temperature), if a physical unit is selected.
The following items are included in the intended use:
• Read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Observe the technical ratings; refer to the section "Technical limit values".
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• Use only allowed liquids for measurement; refer to the section "Allowed fluids".
1.3

Improper use

The following uses of the device are prohibited:
• Operation as a flexible adapter in piping, e.g., to compensate for pipe offsets, pipe vibrations,
pipe expansions, etc.
• Use as a climbing aid, e.g., for assembly purposes.
• Use as a support for external loads, e.g., as a support for pipes, etc.
• Material gain, e.g., by painting over the name plate or adding parts by welding / soldering.
Material loss, e.g., by drilling the housing.
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Repairs, alterations and enhancements or the installation of replacement parts is only
permissible as far as described in the manual. Further actions must be verified with ABB
Automation Products GmbH. Excluded from this are repairs performed by ABB-authorized
specialist shops.
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