WIKA TR10-B - Handbuch (Seite 6)

3132465.01 07/2011 GB/D
6 WIKA operating instructions resistance thermometers per EN 14597
GB
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 independently recognising potential hazards.
Special operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive
media.
2.3 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!
Protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD) required.
The proper use of grounded work surfaces and personal wrist straps is required
when working with exposed circuitry (printed circuit boards), in order to prevent
static discharge from damaging sensitive electronic components.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure
■ that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever
required,
■ that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding
work safety, first aid and environmental protection, and know the operating
instructions, in particular the section on safety instructions.
2. Safety