WIKA 73 - Manual (Page 7)

GB
11591367.02 05/2012 GB/D/F/E
WIKA operating instructions models 73, 74 (ATEX) 7
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.
■ Keep unqualified personnel away from hazardous
areas.
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel are understood to be personnel who, based on
their technical training, knowledge of measurement and control
technology and on their experience and knowledge of country-
specific regulations, current standards and directives, are capable
of carrying out the work described and of independently recognising
potential hazards.
2.3 Additional safety instructions for instruments per ATEX
WARNING!
Non-observance of these instructions and their contents
may result in the loss of explosion protection.
WARNING!
It is imperative that the application conditions and safety
requirements are followed.
Temperature measuring instruments must be earthed via
the process connection!
Gas actuated thermometers contain no internal heat source,
and, when correctly installed and operated, cause no increase in
temperature!
2. Safety