Workplace Safety; Operational Safety; Product Safety - Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic safety instructions
2.3

Workplace safety

For work on and with the device:
Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national regulations.
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2.4

Operational safety

Risk of injury!
Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
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The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
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Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers
If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with Endress+Hauser.
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Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
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Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.
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Use original spare parts and accessories from Endress+Hauser only.
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Hazardous area
To eliminate a danger for persons or for the facility when the device is used in the hazardous
area (e.g. explosion protection, pressure vessel safety):
Based on the nameplate, check whether the ordered device is permitted for the intended use
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in the hazardous area.
Observe the specifications in the separate supplementary documentation that is an integral
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part of these Instructions.
2.5

Product safety

This measuring device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet state-
of-the- art safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in which they
are safe to operate.
It fulfills general safety requirements and legal requirements. It also conforms to the EC directives
listed in the device-specific EC declaration of conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this fact by
applying the CE mark.
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