Intended Use; Improper Use - WIKA WUD 2 E-Serie Betriebsanleitung

3. Safety
CAUTION!
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3.2 Intended use

The transducer may only be used in such applications as are within its technical performance limits, in particular with
regard to its material resistance limit, leakage rate limits and permissible temperature and pressure limits.
It is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer or operator of a machine or plant to ensure the suitability of the
transducer, and its media resistance, within the application through proper choice of materials and maintenance cycles.
→ For performance limits, see chapter 8 "Specifications"
The mounting, dismounting, installation, parameterisation and maintenance of the transducer in industrial
environments absolutely requires suitably skilled personnel in accordance with chapter 3.4 "Personnel qualification".
The instrument has been designed and built solely for the intended use described here, and may only be used
accordingly.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for claims of any type based on operation contrary to the intended use.

3.3 Improper use

Any use beyond or different to the intended use is considered as improper use.
The following points, in particular, count as improper use and are not permissible:
Use of this instrument in safety or emergency shutdown devices
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Unauthorised modifications to the transducer
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Use in hazardous areas
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Use with abrasive and viscous media
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4 WIKA operating instructions ultra high purity transducer, model WUD-2x-E