Safety Instructions
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TLx9
9System Manual 2506.5060.02 ─ 03
2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Safety Instructions for Transmitter Systems and
Equipment
Compliance with safety regulations
The safety regulations specified in this manual must always be complied with.
The following points require special attention:
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Only qualified technicians are allowed to install and wire the electrical equipment.
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National and international safety rules and regulations must be observed when
equipping operating facilities and during the assembly and operation of electrical
systems.
These include, for example:
– Protective measures to prevent accidents
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Protection against overvoltage
– Isolation of electrical systems
– Grounding of electrical systems
– Physical properties and laying of electrical lines and cables
– Regulations that apply to factories, work areas and special systems
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When installing transmitter racks, it is important to observe national accident pre-
vention regulations, for example, with regard to:
– Crushing hazard when working beneath suspended loads
– Fall hazards when working on ladders
– Risk of injury when lifting heavy loads
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used when installation or repair work
is being carried out. Depending on the type of work, it may be necessary to wear
protective clothing such as hard hats, safety gloves, eye protection, etc.
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Instruments and systems must not be operated unless their cabinets are closed.
Observe the appropriate safety instructions when opening cabinets for mainte-
nance or repair work.
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Isolate all poles when disconnecting instruments and systems from the AC supply.
In addition, disconnect all external sources of power, i.e. all measuring cables,
extension cables and multipoint connectors (except for special service connectors).
Then wait approx. 5 minutes to ensure that the capacitors in the system are suffi-
ciently discharged.
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Additional information on liquid‑cooled transmitters: When installing the cooling
system and filling it with coolant (pump and heat exchanger), the applicable regula-
Safety Instructions for Transmitter Systems and Equipment
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