Emerson Rosemount 2160 Reference Manual page 2

Safety messages
NOTICE
Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety, and for optimum product performance,
ensure you thoroughly understand the contents before installing, using, or maintaining this product.
For technical assistance, contacts are listed below:
Customer Central
Technical support, quoting, and order-related questions.
• United States - 1-800-999-9307 (7:00 am to 7:00 pm CST)
• Asia Pacific- 65 777 8211
North American Response Center
Equipment service needs.
• 1-800-654-7768 (24 hours a day — includes Canada)
• Outside of these areas, contact your local Emerson representative.
WARNING
Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
Ensure the level detector is installed by qualified personnel and in accordance with applicable code of practice.
Use the level detector only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the protection provided by the level detector.
The weight of a level detector with a heavy flange and extended fork length may exceed 37 lb. (18 kg). A risk assessment is
required before carrying, lifting, and installing the level detector.
WARNING
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
Installation of device in an explosive environment must be in accordance with appropriate local, national, and international
standards, codes, and practices.
Verify that the operating atmosphere of the level detector is consistent with the appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Before connecting a handheld communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure that the instruments in the loop are installed in
accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring practices.
WARNING
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
Ensure the level detector is handled carefully. If the process seal is damaged, gas might escape from the vessel (tank) or pipe.
WARNING
Any substitution of non-recognized parts may jeopardize safety. Repair (e.g. substitution of components) may also
jeopardize safety and is not allowed under any circumstances.
Unauthorized changes to the product are strictly prohibited as they may unintentionally and unpredictably alter performance and
jeopardize safety. Unauthorized changes that interfere with the integrity of the welds or flanges, such as making additional
perforations, compromise product integrity and safety. Equipment ratings and certifications are no longer valid on any products
that have been damaged or modified without the prior written permission of Emerson. Any continued use of product that has
been damaged or modified without the written authorization is at the customer's sole risk and expense.
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