Safety Instructions; General Notes; Eu Conformity - Bopp & Reuther Vortex VTX3 K i Ex Supplementary Instructions Manual

VTX3

1.1 General notes

This additional instruction applies to explosion-protected versions of vortex flowmeters with
protection type intrinsic safety "i", equipment category II 2 G and EPL Gb.
It completes the standard manual for the non-explosion protected versions.
The information given in this instruction contains only the data relevant to explosion protection.
The technical details given in the manual for the non-explosion protected versions remain
unchanged unless they will be excluded or replaced by this instruction.

1.2 EU conformity

The manufacturer declares with the EU declaration of conformity on his own responsibility
conformity with the protection goals of directive 2014/34/EU for use in hazardous areas with gas.
The EU declaration of conformity for the equipment category II 2 G is based on the EU type
examination certificate of the KIWA ExVision:
The "X" after the certificate number refers to special conditions for safe use of the device, which
have been listed in these instructions.

1.3 Safety instructions

If these instructions are not followed, there is a risk of explosion.
Assembly, installation, start-up and maintenance may only be performed by personnel trained in
explosion protection!
CAUTION!
The operator or his agent is responsible for observing any additional standards, directives or
laws if required due to operating conditions or place of installation.
This applies in particular to the use of easily detachable process connections when measuring
flammable media.
12/2018 - Z-EN-09001-id-A Exi-Gb
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
KIWA 18 ATEX 0041X KIWA 18 ATEX 0041X KIWA 18 ATEX 0041X KIWA 18 ATEX 0041X
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