Improper Use; Responsibility Of The Operator; Personnel Qualification - WIKA 116.15 Manual De Instrucciones

3. Safety

3.3 Improper use

WARNING!
Injuries through improper use
Improper use of the instrument can lead to hazardous situations and injuries.
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Refrain from unauthorised modifications to the instrument.
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Do not use the instrument within hazardous areas.
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Do not use the instrument with abrasive or viscous media.
Any use beyond or different to the intended use is considered as improper use.

3.4 Responsibility of the operator

The instrument should only be used in industrial applications. The operator is therefore
responsible for legal obligations regarding safety at work.
The safety instructions within these operating instructions, as well as the safety, accident
prevention and environmental protection regulations for the application area must be
maintained.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure the follow-
ing:
First aiders and first-aid equipment must be available at all times in case they are
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needed.
The operating personnel must be regularly instructed in all topics regarding work safety,
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first aid and environmental protection. Ensure that the operating instructions and, in
particular, the safety instructions contained therein are known.
The suitability of the instrument in accordance with its intended use must be tested for
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the particular application.
Personal protective equipment must be provided.
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3.5 Personnel qualification

WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to equip-
ment.
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The activities described in these operating instructions may only be
carried out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described
below.
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.
WIKA operating instructions models 116.15 and 116.18
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