KROHNE OPTISONIC 7060 EN - Manual (Page 6)

OPTISONIC 7060
Electrical & mechanical installation manual 730962.31.00 page 6 of 52
1 Safety Instructions
1.1 Intended Use of the Equipment
The OPTISONIC 7060 measuring system was designed to determine the actual volume flow
rate of gases transported in pipelines. The OPTISONIC 7060 measuring system can further be
used to measure the actual volume and velocity of sound in gases.
The measuring system shall only be used as specified by the manufacturer and as set forth
below. Always observe the following points:
• Make sure the use of the equipment complies with the technical data, information about
the permitted use, assembly and installation specifications and ambient and operating
conditions. Any relevant information is provided in the order documentation, type plate,
certification documents and this manual.
• Any actions aiming at maintaining the value of the equipment, e.g. service and inspection,
transport and storage etc., shall be performed as specified.
• Do not expose the equipment to mechanical stress, such as pig cleaning.
1.2 Authorized Staff
Persons responsible for safety issues shall ensure the following points:
• Any work on the measuring system shall only be carried out by qualified persons and
must be checked by responsible skilled persons.
Due to their professional training, knowledge and vocational experience, as well as their
knowledge of the relevant standards, regulations, health and safety regulations and
equipment conditions, qualified persons shall be assigned by the person responsible for
personal and plant safety to carry out such work. Qualified persons must be able to
identify possible dangers and to take preventive action in due time.
• Skilled persons shall have precise knowledge of process-specific dangers, e.g. due to the
effects of hot, toxic and pressurised gases, gas-liquid mixtures and other process media,
and of the design and working principle of the measuring system and shall have received
appropriate training.
• In hazardous areas, wiring and installation shall only be carried out by staff trained
according to EN 60079-14 and according to national regulations.
1.3 General Safety Instructions and Protective Measures
Using the equipment for any other purpose than intended, and improper operation may
result in personal injuries and damage to the equipment. Read this section and the notes
and warnings in the individual sections of this manual carefully and observe the instructions
given therein when carrying out any work on the OPTISONIC 7060 measuring system.
Generally,
• Always comply with the statutory provisions and the associated technical rules and
regulations relevant for the present equipment when preparing and carrying out any work
on the measuring system. Pay particular attention to potentially hazardous parts of the
equipment, such as pressure pipes and explosion protection zones. Always observe the
relevant regulations.
• Always consider local and equipment-specific conditions and process-specific dangers
when carrying out any work on the equipment.
• Operating and service instructions and equipment documentation shall always be
available on site. Always observe the safety instructions and notes on the prevention of
injuries and damage given in these manuals.
• Make sure appropriate protective accessories are available in sufficient number. Always
use such protective accessories. Check that appropriate safety devices are fitted and
working correctly.