Safety Instructions; Designated Use; Installation, Commissioning And Operation; Operational Safety - Endress+Hauser Proline Promass 40 Brief Operating Instructions

Proline Promass 40
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Safety instructions

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Designated use

• The measuring device described in these Operating Instructions must only be used for
measuring the mass flow or the volume flow of liquids and gases. Fluids with the most diverse
properties can be measured, such as additives, oils, grease, acids, alkalis, lacquers, paints,
dyes, suspensions and gases.
• Any use other than that described here compromises the safety of persons and the entire
measuring system and is, therefore, not permitted.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.
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Installation, commissioning and operation

• The measuring device must only be installed, connected, commissioned and maintained by
qualified and authorized specialists (e.g. electrical technicians) in full compliance with the
instructions in these Brief Operating Instructions, the applicable norms, legal regulations and
certificates (depending on the application).
• The specialists must have read and understood these Brief Operating Instructions and must
follow the instructions they contain. If you are unclear on anything in these Brief Operating
Instructions, you must read the Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM). The Operating
Instructions provide detailed information on the measuring device.
• The measuring device may only be installed in the piping when in a de-energized state and
free from external influences.
• Changes may only be made to the measuring device if this work is expressly permitted in the
Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM).
• Repairs may only be performed if a genuine spare parts kit is available and this repair work is
expressly permitted.
• If performing welding work on the piping, the welding unit may not be grounded by means
of the measuring device.
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Operational safety

• The measuring device is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements, has been
tested, and left the factory in a condition in which it is safe to operate. Relevant regulations
and European standards have been observed.
• Information provided on nameplates and connection plates which are affixed to the measuring
device must be observed and warnings must also be heeded. They contain important
information about the permitted operating conditions, the application of the measuring
device, material specifications etc.
If the measuring device is not used at atmospheric temperatures, the relevant conditions, in
accordance with the device documentation supplied (on CD-ROM), must be strictly adhered
to.
• The measuring device must be wired as per the wiring diagrams and connection plates.
Interconnection must be permitted.
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