Instructions Specific To Hazardous Area Installations - Geotech IM1.1-20 Manual Del Usuario

Oil Water Interface Meter
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Instructions specific to hazardous area installations

(Reference European ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, Annex II, 1.0.6.)
The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate numbers Sira
04ATEX2366:
The equipment may be located where flammable gases and vapours of group IIB may be
present. The equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range -20C
to +40C and should not be used outside this range.
The equipment has not been assessed as a safety-related device (as referred to by Directive
94/9/EC Annex II, clause 1.5).
Installation of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance
with the applicable code of practice (EN 60079-14 within Europe).
Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by the manufacturer or in accordance with the
applicable code of practice (IEC 60079-19).
If the equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, then it is the
responsibility of the user to take suitable precautions that prevent it from being adversely
affected, thus ensuring that the type of protection is not compromised.
Aggressive substances-e.g. acidic liquids or gases that may attack metals, or solvents that
may affect polymeric materials
Suitable precautions -e.g. regular checks as part of routine inspections or establishing from
the material's data sheet that it is resistant to specific chemicals
We are reminding all customers that under certain conditions, if used incorrectly, they could
give rise to an electrostatic discharge. As a precaution to avoid such discharges, we are
reminding customers that the instrument must be used as follows:
 The instrument must be grounded before lowering the tape into a tank, well, etc and
remain grounded until the tape is withdrawn.
 Care should be taken to avoid rubbing on the flanges during use.
 If no suitable grounding point is available, it is recommended that an earthing rod or spike
is used.
Following these precautions will ensure continued safe operation with this instrument.
The Oil/Water Interface Meter has been certified to Hazardous Area Classification
Caution
Geotech (UK) Ltd
II 1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga
Only use Duracell battery MN1604.
Only change battery in safe area.
This product must be grounded before introduction into a tank,
well, etc, and remain grounded until complete withdrawal.
Only clean with a damp cloth when removing tape/probe from a
tank, well, etc.
The meter may be used outdoors. However, it should not be
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