FLOWSIC600 · Operating Instructions · 8010458 V 2.0 · © SICK MAIHAK GmbH 9
Important Information
1.2
Safety Instructions
1.2.1 Intended Use of the Equipment
The FLOWSIC600 measuring system is used for measuring the actual volumetric flow rate
of gases transported in pipelines. It can be used for measuring the actual corrected
volume and the velocity of sound in gases.
The measuring system shall only be used as specified by the manufacturer and as set forth
below. Always observe the following information:
● Make sure the use of the equipment complies with the technical data, information
about the permitted use, assembly and installation specifications and ambient as well
as operating conditions. Relevant information is provided in the order documentation,
type plate, certification documents and this manual.
● Any actions for the purpose of maintaining the value of the equipment, e.g. service and
inspection, transport and storage etc., shall be performed as specified.
● Do not expose the equipment to mechanical stress, such as pigging.
● The flooding of the FLOWSIC600 with any liquid (e.g. for pressure or leakage tests) is an
improper use. The consequences of such activities can not be foreseen or estimated.
The result can be a failure of the ultrasonic transducers and consequently a failure of
the entire flow meter.
If a flooding is necessary nevertheless, please contact the manufacturer beforehand and
additionaly strictly respect the following instructions:
1.3 Authorized Staff
Persons responsible for safety issues shall ensure the following:
● Any work on the measuring system shall only be carried out by qualified persons and
must be approved by responsible skilled persons.
Due to their professional training, knowledge and vocational experience, as well as their
knowledge of the relevant standards, regulations, health and safety regulations and
equipment conditions, qualified persons shall be assigned by the person responsible
for personal and plant safety to carry out such work. Qualified persons must be able to
identify possible dangers and to take preventive action in due time.
Skilled persons are defined in DIN VDE 0105 and IEC 364, or comparable standards.
● Skilled persons shall have precise knowledge of process-specific dangers, e.g. due to
the effects of hot, toxic and pressurised gases, gas-liquid mixtures and other process
media, and of the design and working principle of the measuring system and shall have
received and be able to document appropriate training.
● In hazardous areas, wiring and installation shall only be carried out by staff trained
according to EN 60079-14 and according to national regulations.
WARNING:
b
A FLOWSIC600 equipped with transducers of type “S1” may under no
circumstances be flooded with liquids.
b
The pressure during flooding may not exceed a pressure higher than 1,2
times the nominal pressure (when transducers are assembled).
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