14 Safety
Being familiar with the content of the manual is a necessary condition
for protecting personnel against risks, preventing errors from occurring,
and therefore ensuring a safe and smooth operation of the device.
In order to avoid risks and to ensure optimal performance of the device,
neither modifications nor changes should be carried out without express
consent from the manufacturer.
All operating instructions should be kept in a clearly legible condition on
the device. Damaged or illegible instructions should be replaced imme-
diately.
The setting values and value ranges specified in this manual should be
complied with.
2.2 Intended use
This device is solely designed and constructed for the intended use de-
scribed below.
The volume conversion device EK280 is used to convert the gas volume
read from a gas pipe under measurement conditions, into base conditions,
as well as to allocate the measured quantities to tariffs. Furthermore, the
device can also be used to measure, record and monitor additional varia-
bles depending on the configuration set by the user.
Intended use also refers to compliance with all of the information contained
in this manual. Any use beyond the intended use and/or other types of use,
shall be considered as misuse and can result in dangerous situations. The
manufacturer shall not be held liable for any claims for damages resulting
from misuse of this device.
WARNING!
Danger resulting from misuse.
Misuse of the device may lead to dangerous situations.
Therefore:
– Only use the device according to its intended use.
– Do not use the device to regulate the gas flow or other
variables affecting the gas volume in the entire system.
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