WIKA NS 160 Betriebsanleitung Seite 6

2. Safety
2. Safety
WARNING!
EN
Before installation, commissioning and operation, ensure
that the appropriate pressure gauge has been selected in
terms of measuring range, design and specific measuring
conditions.
Check the compatibility with the medium of the materials
subjected to pressure!
In order to guarantee the measurement accuracy and
long-term stability specified, the corresponding load limits
must be observed.
Non-observance can result in serious injury and/or damage
to property.
Further important safety instructions can be found in the
individual chapters of these operating instructions.
2.1 Intended use
These pressure gauges are used for measuring pressure in hazardous
areas of industrial applications.
Classification per European pressure equipment directive
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Instrument type: Pressure accessory without safety function
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Media: Liquid or gaseous, group 1 (dangerous)
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Maximum permissible pressure PS, see chapter 2.5 "Labelling /
safety marks"
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Volume of wetted parts: < 0.1 l
The instrument must only be used with media which are not harmful
to the wetted parts over the entire operating range of the instrument.
6 WIKA operating instructions pressure gauge, model 2 per ATEX