WIKA 532.54 - Manual (Page 5)

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11554810.02 11/2013 GB/D/F/E
WIKA operating instructions pressure gauge model 5 per ATEX
WARNING!
... indicates a potentially dangerous situation in the hazardous
area that can result in serious injury or death, if not avoided.
2. Safety
WARNING!
Before installation, commissioning and operation, ensure that
the appropriate absolute pressure gauge has been selected in
terms of design and specific measuring conditions.
Check the compatibility with the medium of the materials
subjected to pressure!
In order to guarantee the measuring accuracy and long-term
stability specified, the corresponding load limits must be
observed.
Further important safety instructions can be found in the
individual chapters of these operating instructions.
2.1 Intended use
This absolute pressure gauge is particularly used for the monitoring of
vacuum pumps, the control of vacuum packing machines, the monitoring of
condensation pressures and the determination of vapour pressure in liquids.
Instruments per directive 94/9/EC (ATEX) are used in hazardous areas of
industrial applications.
The instrument has been designed and built solely for the intended use described
here, and may only be used accordingly.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for claims of any type based on operation
contrary to the intended use.
2.2 Personnel qualification
WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient!
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage
to equipment.
■ The activities described in these operating instructions
may only be carried out by skilled personnel who have the
qualifications described below.
1. General information / 2. Safety