ABB VA Master FAM540 Series - Intended Use; Improper Use; Warranty Provisions

VA Master FAM540 METAL CONE VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETER | OI/FAM540-EN REV. E 5
Intended use
This device is intended for the following uses:
• To transmit fluid or gaseous measuring media.
• To measure volume flow rate in operating units, standard
units or mass flow units.
The device has been designed for use exclusively within the
technical limit values indicated on the identification plate and in
the data sheets.
When using measuring media, the following points must be
observed:
• Measuring media may only be used if, based on the state
of the art or the operating experience of the user, it can
be assured that the chemical and physical properties
necessary for operational security of the materials of the
wetted parts of the temperature sensor will not be
adversely affected during the operating time.
• Media containing chloride in particular can cause
corrosion damage to stainless steels which, although not
visible externally, can damage wetted parts beyond repair
and lead to the measuring medium escaping. It is the
operator's responsibility to check the suitability of these
materials for the respective application.
• Measuring media with unknown properties or abrasive
measuring media may only be used if the operator is able
to perform regular and suitable tests to ensure the safe
condition of the device
The operator bears sole responsibility for the use of the devices
in relation to suitability, intended use and corrosion resistance
of the materials in relation to the measuring medium.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage arising from improper
or non-intended use.
Repairs, alterations, and enhancements, or the installation of
replacement parts, are only permissible insofar as these are
described in this manual. Approval by ABB Automation Products
GmbH must be sought for any activities beyond this scope.
Repairs performed by ABB-authorized specialist shops are
excluded from this.
Improper use
The following are considered to be instances of especially
improper use of the device:
• Operation as a flexible compensating adapter in piping,
for example for compensating pipe offsets, pipe
vibrations, pipe expansions, etc.
• For use as a climbing aid, for example for mounting
purposes.
• For use as a bracket for external loads, for example as a
support for piping, etc.
• Material application, for example by painting over the
housing, name plate or welding/soldering on parts.
• Material removal, for example by spot drilling the
housing.
Warranty provisions
Using the device in a manner that does not fall within the scope
of its intended use, disregarding this manual, using
underqualified personnel, or making unauthorized alterations
releases the manufacturer from liability for any resulting
damage. This renders the manufacturer's warranty null and void.