Flowserve VKP 40Ex - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Notes for VKP 40Ex
This section of the operating manual refers to the handheld data collector VKPN 40Ex, the measuring transducer VKPS 40Ex and
the connecting cable VKPA 40.
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The connecting cable VKPA 40 must not be used in explosionrisk areas!
Notes
The equipment to be used in explosionrisk areas bears the following labelling:
Measuring transducer VKPS 40Ex:
Data collector VKPN 40Ex:
Attention
■ The data collector VKPN 40Ex and the measuring transducer VKPS 40Ex are connected via cable. This connection
must not be opened when the equipment is used in an explosionrisk area.
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Do not open the data collector VKPN 40Ex and the measuring transducer VKPS 40Ex in explosionrisk areas!
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In case of visible signs of damage or malfunctions take the data collector VKPN 40Ex and the measuring
transducer VKPS 40Ex immediately out of the explosionrisk area.
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Tests must only be carried out by specially trained personnel and on voltagefree test objects.
The data collector VKPN 40Ex is provided with a storage battery for power supply.
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■ The storage battery must only be charged outside the explosionrisk area with the aid of the
connecting cable VKPA 40.
The display of the data collector VKPN 40Ex shows the current battery charge. If the charging process takes extremely long or a
full charge cannot be obtained, the storage battery might have a malfunction and should therefore no longer be used but must be
replaced. Note that only a genuine GESTRA storage battery with protective circuit breaker must be used as replacement. For more
information on how to change the battery of the VKPN 40Ex see section “Replacing storage battery unit”.