English; Fundamental Work Safety Notice; Safety Standard Of Equipment; Instructions For The Use Of Pressure Equipment - ABB Vortex Flowmeter FV4000 series Handbuch

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This instrument is used:
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Correct usage includes the following:
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The following are not permitted:
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The operating, maintenance and repair conditions stated in this operating manual must be observed.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage caused by usage which is improper or prohibited use
other than that described as correct.
2.1.3
The equipment is only designed for use within the technical limit values specified on the data tag and in
the operating manual. The following technical limit values should be observed:
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Fundamental work safety notice

Safety standard of equipment

This instrument corresponds to the basic safety requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive
and has been designed using state-of-the-art technology. It was tested at the factory, based on the
safety requirements, and shipped in proper working order. In order to maintain this condition over the
expected life of the instrument the requirements described in this operating manual must be
observed and followed.
Please note the special information provided for starting-up explosion-proof equipment. You will find
this in the Ex chapter of the main operating manual (Specifications for Ex version).
The measurement equipment satisfies EMC requirements as defined in EN61326 / NAMUR NE21.
All instrument parameters are stored in a FRAM (including the present counter values) during a sup-
ply power failure. Once switched back on, the equipment is immediately ready for operation.

Instructions for the use of pressure equipment

to measure during transport of liquids, gases (including unstable gases) and vapours.
the actual volume flowrate.
the mass or standard flowrate at constant operating conditions (pressure, temperature).
the saturated steam flowrate in mass units. As an option, the flowmeter primary can incorporate a
temperature sensor to compensate for varying temperatures or pressures.
use within the specified values.
observing and following the information relative to allowable fluids.
observing and following the instructions in the operating manual.
observing and following the information in the accompanying documents (specifications, diagrams,
dimensions).
operation as a flexible adapter in piping, e.g. to compensate for pipe offsets, pipe vibrations, pipe
expansions etc.,
use as a climbing aid, e.g. for assembly purposes,
use as a support for external loads, e.g. as support for piping etc.,
material loss e.g. by drilling the housing or material gain e.g. by painting over the factory panel/type
plate or welding on or soldering parts.
repairs, modifications and supplements or the installation of spare parts is only permitted if done
described in the operating manual. This does not apply to repairs made at facilities authorised by
ABB. We assume no liability for unauthorized work.

Technical limit values

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D184B123U02