Endress+Hauser Ceraphant PTP31B - 2 Basic Safety Instructions; Requirements Concerning the Staff; Designated Use

Ceraphant PTP31B, PTP33B Basic safety instructions
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2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements concerning the staff
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill
the following requirements:
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Trained, qualified specialists: must have a relevant qualification for this specific
function and task
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Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
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Are familiar with federal/national regulations
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Before beginning work, the specialist staff must have read and understood the
instructions in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation as well as
in the certificates (depending on the application)
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Following instructions and basic conditions
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
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Being instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the
facility's owner-operator
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Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions
2.2 Designated use
2.2.1 Application and media
The Ceraphant is a pressure switch for measuring and monitoring absolute and gauge
pressure in industrial systems. The process-wetted materials of the measuring device must
have an adequate level of resistance to the media.
The measuring device may be used for the following measurements (process variables)
• in compliance with the limit values specified under "Technical data"
• in compliance with the conditions that are listed in this manual.
Measured process variable
Gauge pressure or absolute pressure
Calculated process variable
Pressure
2.2.2 Incorrect use
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.
Verification for borderline cases:
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For special fluids and fluids for cleaning, Endress+Hauser is glad to provide assistance
in verifying the corrosion resistance of process-wetted materials, but does not accept
any warranty or liability.
2.2.3 Residual risks
When in operation, the housing may reach a temperature close to the process
temperature.
Danger of burns from contact with surfaces!
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For elevated process temperatures, ensure protection against contact to prevent burns.