3. Safety
3.3
Improper use
WARNING!
Injuries through improper use
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Improper use of the instrument can lead to hazardous situations and injuries.
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Any use beyond or different to the intended use is considered as improper use.
3.4
Personnel qualification
WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to
equipment.
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Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel, authorised by the operator, are understood to be personnel who,
based on their technical training, knowledge of measurement and control technology and
on their experience and knowledge of country-specific regulations, current standards and
directives, are capable of carrying out the work described and independently recognising
potential hazards.
Special knowledge for working with instruments for hazardous areas:
The skilled personnel must have knowledge of ignition protection types, regulations and
provisions for equipment in hazardous areas.
Special operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive
media.
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Refrain from unauthorised modifications to the instrument.
Do not use the instrument with abrasive or viscous media.
If the CPG1500 is used in applications with oil as a pressure medium,
make sure it will not be used with combustibles or gases directly after that
because it can lead to dangerous explosions and danger to personnel and
machinery.
The activities described in these operating instructions may only be
carried out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described
below.
WIKA operating instructions, model CPG1500