Repair; General Information; Repair Concept; Repair Of Ex-Certified Devices - Endress+Hauser Liquiphant FTL51B Operating Instructions Manual

Liquiphant FTL51B
Endress+Hauser
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Repair

12.1

General information

12.1.1

Repair concept

The Endress+Hauser repair concept requires for devices to have a modular design and for
repairs to be carried out by Endress+Hauser Service or by properly trained customers.
Spare parts are grouped into logical kits with the associated replacement instructions.
For more information on service and spare parts, please contact Endress+Hauser Service.
12.1.2

Repair of Ex-certified devices

WARNING
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Limitation of electrical safety due to incorrect connection!
Risk of explosion!
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Only specialist personnel or Endress+Hauser-Service can carry out repairs to Ex
certified devices.
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Relevant standards and national regulations as well as safety instructions (XA) and
certificates must be observed.
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Only genuine Endress+Hauser spare parts may be used.
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When ordering spare parts, please check the device designation on the nameplate.
Identical parts may only be used as replacements.
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Carry out repairs according to the instructions. Following a repair, the device must
fulfill the requirements of the individual tests specified for that device.
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A certified device may be converted to another certified device version by Endress
+Hauser Service only.
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All repairs and modifications must be documented.
12.2

Spare parts

• Some replaceable measuring device components are identified by means of a spare part
nameplate. This contains information about the spare part.
• All the spare parts for the measuring device along with the order code are listed in the
W@M Device Viewer (www.endress.com/deviceviewer) and can be ordered. If available,
users can also download the associated Installation Instructions.
Measuring device serial number:
Located on the device and spare part nameplate.
12.3

Return

The measuring device must be returned if the wrong device has been ordered or delivered.
As an ISO-certified company and also due to legal regulations, Endress+Hauser is obliged
to follow certain procedures when handling any returned products that have been in
contact with medium. To ensure safe, swift and professional device returns, please refer to
the procedure and conditions for returning devices provided on the Endress+Hauser
website at http://www.endress.com/support/return-material
12.4

Disposal

When disposing, separate and recycle the device components based on the materials.
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