West Control Solutions KS98-1 - Manual (Page 10)

I-2 Safety notes
This section provides a survey of all important safety aspects: op-
timum protection of personnel and safe, trouble-free operation of
the instrument.
Additionally, the individual chapters include specific safety notes
for prevention of immediate hazards, which are marked with sym-
bols. Moreover, the hints and warnings given on labels and in-
scriptions on the instruments must be followed and kept in
readable condition continuously.
General
Software and hardware are programmed or developed in compli-
ance with the state of the art applicable at the time of develop-
ment, and considered as safe.
Before starting to work, any person in charge of work at the prod-
uct must have read and understood the operating instructions.
The plant owner is recommended to request evidence for knowl-
edge of the operating instructions by the personnel.
Correct use for intended application
The operating safety is only ensured when using the products cor-
rectly for the intended application. The instrument can be used as
a multiple function controller for open and closed control loops in
industrial areas within the limits of the specified technical data
and environmental conditions.
Any application beyond these limits is prohibited and considered
as non-compliant.
Claims of any kind against the manufacturer and /or his lawful
agents, for damage resulting from non-compliant use of the instru-
ment are precluded, liability is limited to the user.
User responsibility
The user is responsible:
w for keeping the operating manual in the immediate vicinity
of the instrument and always accessible for the operating
personnel.
w for using the instrument only in technically perfect and safe
condition.
Apart from the work safety notes given in these operating instruc-
tions, compliance with the generally applicable regulations for
safety, accident prevention and environment protection is compul-
sory.
The user and the personnel authorized by the user are responsible
for perfect functioning of the instrument and for clear definition of
competences related to instrument operation and maintenance.
The information in the operating manual must be followed com-
pletely and without restrictions!
The user is responsible that the instrument is operated only by
trained and authorized persons. Maintenance and repair may be
done only by trained and specialized persons who are familiar
with the related hazards.
Operation and maintenance of the instrument are limited to reli-
able persons. Any acts susceptible to impair the safety of persons
or of the environment have to be omitted. Any persons who are
under effect of drugs, alcohol or medication affecting reaction are
precluded from operation of the instrument.
Instrument Safety
This instrument was built and tested according to VDE 0411 /
EN61010-1 and was shipped in safe condition. The unit was
tested before delivery and has passed the tests required in the
test plan.
In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation,
the user must follow the hints and warnings given in these safety
notes and operating instructions.
The unit is intended exclusively for use as a measuring and control
instrument in technical installations.
The insulation meets standard EN 61010-1 with the values for
overvoltage category, degree of contamination, operating voltage
range and protection class specified in the operating instructions /
data sheet.
The instrument may be operated within the specified environmen-
tal conditions (see data sheet) without impairing its safety.
The instrument is intended for mounting in an enclosure. Its con-
tact safety is ensured by installation in a housing or switch cabi-
net.
Unpacking the instrument
Remove instrument and accessories from the packing. Enclosed
standard accessories:
– operating notes or operating instructions
– fixing elements.
Check, if the shipment is correct and complete and if the instru-
ment was damaged by improper handling during transport and
storage.
!
Warning!
If the instrument is so heavily damaged that safe operati-
on seems impossible, the instrument must not be taken
into operation.
We recommend to keep the original packing for shipment in case
of maintenance or repair.
Safety notes 9499-040-82711
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