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Use of instruction
DANGER - Serious damage to health / risk to life
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word “DANGER” 
indicates an imminent electrical hazard. Failure to observe 
this safety information will result in death or severe injury.
WARNING - Bodily injury
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word “WARNING” 
indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to observe 
this safety information may result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION - Minor Injuries
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word “CAUTION” 
indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to observe 
this safety information may result in minor or moderate injury. 
This symbol may also be used for property damage warnings.
NOTICE - Property Damage
This symbol indicates a potentially damaging situation. 
Failure to observe this safety information may result in 
damage to or destruction of the product and / or other 
system components.
IMPORTANT (NOTE)
This symbol indicates operator tips, particularly useful 
information or important information about the product or its 
further uses. The signal word “IMPORTANT (NOTE)” does not 
indicate a dangerous or harmful situation.
Operator liability
In instances where corrosive and / or abrasive materials are 
being measured, the user must check the level of resistance of 
all parts that are coming into contact with these materials. ABB 
offers guidance in the selection of material but does not accept 
liability in performing this service. The user must strictly 
observe the applicable national regulations with regards to 
installing, functional testing, repairing and maintaining 
electrical devices.
Qualified personnel
Installing, commissioning and maintaining the device may be 
performed only by trained personnel who are authorized by the 
plant operator. These trained personnel must have read and 
understood this manual and must comply with its instructions.
Returning devices
For the purpose of returning the device for repair or 
recalibration, use the original packaging or other suitably 
secure shipping method. The sender should contact the factory 
for return authorization number and fill out return form 
(provided at the end of the manual) and include it with the 
device. According to C guidelines other local laws for hazardous 
materials, the owner of the corresponding hazardous waste is 
responsible for its disposal. The owner must observe the 
proper regulations for shipping purposes. All devices returned 
to ABB must be free of any hazardous materials (for example, 
acids, alkalis and solvents).
Disposal
ABB actively promotes environmental awareness and has an 
operational management system that meets the requirements 
of DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, EN ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS
18001. ABB products are intended to have minimal impact on 
the environment and individuals during their manufacture, 
storage, transport, use and disposal.
This adherence to environmental standards includes the use
of natural resources. In this endeavor, ABB maintains an open 
dialog with the public through its publications.
The product / solution is manufactured from materials that can 
be reused by specialized recycling companies.
Information on WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC 
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Note : Starting from August 15
th
 2018, electrical 
and electronic equipment marked with the 
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol may not be 
disposed as unsorted municipal waste. Waste 
of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) 
shall be treated separately using the national 
collection framework available to customers for the return, 
recycling and treatment of WEEE.
Bear the following points in mind when disposing of them:
•  As of 8/15/2018, this product will be under the open scope of 
the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and relevant national laws (for 
example, ElektroG - Electrical Equipment Act - in Germany).
•  The product must be supplied to a specialist recycling 
company. Do not use municipal waste collection points. These 
may be used for privately used products only in accordance 
with WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.
Safety information for electrical installation
 WARNING - Bodily injury.
Electrical connections may only be established by 
authorized personnel in accordance with the electrical 
circuit diagrams. The electrical connection information in 
the manual must be observed; otherwise, the application 
protection type may be affected. Ground the measurement 
system according to requirements.