WIKA UPT-21 - Handbuch (Seite 8)

8 WIKA operating instructions process transmitter, model UPT-2x
14068347.01 06/2014 GB/D
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2. Safety
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.
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 knowl-
edge of country-specific regulations, current standards and directives, are capable of
carrying out the work described and independently recognising potential hazards.
Special operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive
media, compatibility of materials.
2.3 Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment is designed to protect the skilled personnel from
hazards that could impair their safety or health during work. When carrying out different
work on and with the instrument, personal protective equipment must be worn.
Follow the instructions displayed in the work area regarding personal protective
equipment!
The requisite personal protective equipment must be provided by the operating
company.
2.4 Special hazards
WARNING!
For hazardous media such as oxygen, acetylene, flammable or toxic gases
or liquids, and refrigeration plants, compressors, etc., in addition to all
standard regulations, the appropriate existing codes or regulations must also
be followed.
WARNING!
Residual media in the dismounted process transmitter can result in a risk to
personnel, the environment and equipment.
Take sufficient precautionary measures.