Ashcroft A User Manual

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Table of Contents:
1
General remarks ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Purpose of this manual ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Limitation of liability ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Copyright ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.5 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.6 Manufacturer address, customer service .......................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 General sources of danger ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Intended use ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Operator’s responsibility .................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Personnel qualification ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Signs/safety marking ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Safety devices .................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Environmental protection ................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Use in potentially explosive atmospheres according to Directive 2014/34/EU ATEX & Regulation SI 2016, No.
1107 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Range of use: ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Special operating conditions for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres ............................................... 9
4 Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
5 Marking of the device ................................................................................................................................................. 9
6 Structure and function ............................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
6.2 Functional description ........................................................................................................................................ 9
6.3 Description of the components ........................................................................................................................ 10
6.4 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
7 Transportation .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Delivery ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
7.1 Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
8 Assembly/Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 11
8.1 Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
8.2 Requirements for the installation site............................................................................................................... 11
8.3 Process connection.......................................................................................................................................... 11
8.4 Starting up ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
8.5 Subsequent relocation of the thermometer ..................................................................................................... 12
9 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
9.1 Function check and recalibration ..................................................................................................................... 12
9.2 Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 12
10 Faults ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
10.1 Behaviour after rectifying the fault ................................................................................................................... 13
11 Dismantling & disposal ........................................................................................................................................ 13
11.1 Disassembly ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
11.2 Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
12 Appendix .............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Ashcroft A Specifications

General

Brand	Ashcroft
Model	A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English