WIKA LH-20 - Manual (Page 17)

17 WIKA Operating instructions - Submersible pressure transmitter model LH-20
1 For your safety
1.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating
instructions manual must be carried out only by
trained specialist personnel authorised by the
plant operator.
During work on and with the device the required
personal protective equipment must always be
worn.
1.2 Appropriate use
Model LH-20 is a pressure transmitter for level
and gauge measurement.
You can find detailed information about the area
of application in chapter "Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the inst-
rument is properly used according to the speci-
fications in the operating instructions manual as
well as possible supplementary instructions.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive
work on the device beyond that described in the
operating instructions manual may be carried
out only by personnel authorised by the manu-
facturer. Arbitrary conversions or modifications
are explicitly forbidden.
1.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument
can give rise to application-specific hazards,
e.g. vessel overfill or damage to system compo-
nents through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying
with all prevailing regulations and guidelines.
The instrument must only be operated in a
technically flawless and reliable condition. The
operator is responsible for the trouble-free
operation of the instrument.
During the entire duration of use, the user is
obliged to determine the compliance of the
necessary occupational safety measures with
the current valid rules and regulations and also
take note of new regulations.
The safety instructions in this operating instruc-
tions manual, the national installation standards
as well as the valid safety regulations and
accident prevention rules must be observed by
the user.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive
work on the device beyond that described in the
operating instructions manual may be carried
out only by personnel authorised by the manu-
facturer. Arbitrary conversions or modifications
are explicitly forbidden.
The safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed.
1.5 CE conformity
The device fulfills the legal requirements of the
applicable EC guidelines. By affixing the CE
marking, we confirm successful testing of the
product.
1.6 Safety instructions for Ex
areas
Please note the Ex-specific safety information
for installation and operation in Ex areas. These
safety instructions are part of the operating
instructions manual and come with the Ex-
approved instruments.
2 Product description
2.1 Configuration
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery encompasses:
•
Model LH-20
•
Documentation
– Operating instructions
– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex
versions)
– if necessary, further certificates