Intended Use; Improper Use - ABB VA Master FAM540 Inbetriebnahmeanleitung

1.3

Intended use

This device is intended for the following uses:
• To transmit fluid or gaseous measuring substances.
• To measure the flowrate of the operating volume or mass flow units (at constant pressure /
temperature), if a physical unit is selected.
The following items are included in the intended use:
• Read and follow the instructions in this manual.
• Observe the technical ratings; refer to the section 1.6 "Technical limit values".
Use only allowed liquids for measurement; refer to the section "Allowed Fluids".
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1.4

Improper use

The following are considered to be instances of improper use of the device:
• Operation as a flexible adapter in piping, e.g., to compensate for pipe offsets, pipe vibrations,
pipe expansions, etc.
• As a climbing aid, e. g., for mounting purposes
• As a support for external loads, e. g., as a support for piping, etc.
• Adding material, e. g., by painting over the name plate or welding/soldering on parts
• Removing material, e. g., by spot drilling the housing
Repairs, alterations, and enhancements, or the installation of replacement parts, are only
permissible insofar as these are described in the manual. Approval by ABB Automation
Products GmbH must be sought for any activities beyond this scope. Repairs performed by
ABB-authorized specialist shops are excluded from this.
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