Important Information
10 FLOWSIC600 · Operating Instructions · 8010458 V2.0 · © SICK MAIHAK GmbH
1.4
General Safety Instructions and Protective Measures
Using the equipment for any purpose other than intended, or improper operation may
result in injuries and damage to the equipment. Read this section and the notes and
warnings in the individual sections of this manual carefully and observe the instructions
given therein when carrying out any work on the FLOWSIC600 measuring system.
Generally:
● Always comply with the statutory provisions and the associated technical rules and
regulations relevant to the equipment when preparing for and carrying out any work on
the measuring system. Pay particular attention to potentially hazardous aspects of the
equipment, such as pressurized piping and explosion protection zones. Always observe
the relevant regulations.
● Always consider local and equipment-specific conditions and process-specific dangers
when carrying out any work on the equipment.
● Operating and service instructions and equipment documentation shall always be
available on site. Always observe the safety instructions and notes on the prevention of
injuries and damage given in these manuals.
● Make sure appropriate protective accessories are available in sufficient supply. Always
use such protective accessories. Check that appropriate safety devices are fitted and
working correctly.
1.5 Dangers due to hot, corrosive and explosive gases and high pressure
The FLOWSIC600 measuring system is directly integrated into gas-carrying pipelines.
The operating company is responsible for safe operation and for complying with additional
national and company-specific regulations.
WARNING:
In plants with toxic and explosive gases, high pressure or high temperatures,
the FLOWSIC600 measuring system shall only be installed or removed after
the associated piping has been isolated and depresurrized (i.e. vented to
atomsphere).
The same applies to repair and service work which involves opening any
pressurized component or the explosion-proof signal processing unit (SPU).
NOTICE:
Design, manufacture and inspection of the FLOWSIC600 measuring system
are performed in compliance with the safety requirements set forth in the
European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC. All relevant information for
the particular application (as specified in the technical information
questionnaire filled out by the customer) has been taken into account before
commencing order processing.