Safety instructions – KROHNE VA 40 ATEX II2G Ex i EN User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

VA40

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06/2013 - 4002262402 - MA VA40-Ex-II2G-AD R02 en

Safety instructions

1.1 General notes

These additional instructions apply to explosion-protected versions of the VA40/./../..-Ex variable
area flowmeter with the designation II 2 G. They complete the installation and operating
instructions for the non-explosion protected versions.

The information given in these instructions contains only the data relevant to category 2
explosion protection. The technical details given in the installation and operation instructions for
the non-explosion protected versions apply unchanged unless excluded or superseded by these
instructions.

1.2 EC conformity

The manufacturer declares with the EC Declaration of Conformity on his own responsibility
conformity with the protection goals of Directive 94/9/EC for use in hazardous areas with gas.
The EC Type Test Certificate of the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) forms the basis
of the EC Declaration of Conformity: Conformity with the harmonised standards was verified
according to EN 60079-0:2009 and EN 60079-11:2012.

The "X" after the certificate number refers to special conditions for safe use of the device, which
have been listed in these Instructions.
The EC type test certificate may be downloaded from the manufacturer's website as needed.

1.3 Security information

Assembly, installation, start-up and maintenance may only be performed by personnel trained in
explosion protection!

PTB 05 ATEX 2026 X

CAUTION!
The operator respectively his agent is responsible to follow further standards, directives or laws
if required due to operating conditions or place of installation. This applies particularly for the
use of easy detachable process connections such as SMS or Clamp when measuring flammable
mediums.

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