Burkert Type 8072 - Manual (Page 7)

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Basicsafetyinformation
various dangerous situations
To avoid injury take care:
• to use the device only if in perfect working order and in compli-
ance with the instructions provided in the operating instructions.
• to observe the general technical rules during the planning and
use of the device.
• not to use the device in explosive atmospheres.
• not to use the device to measure the flow rate of a gas.
• not to use the device in an environment that is incompatible with
the materials of which the device is made.
• not to subject the device to mechanical loads (e.g. by placing
objects on top of it or by using it as a step).
• not to make any external or internal modifications to the device.
note
the device may be damaged by the fluid in contact with.
• Systematically check the chemical compatibility of the compo-
nent materials of the device and the fluids likely to come into
contact with it (for example: alcohols, strong or concentrated
acids, aldehydes, alkaline compounds, esters, aliphatic com-
pounds, ketones, halogenated aromatics or hydrocarbons,
oxidants and chlorinated agents).
note
elements / components sensitive to electrostatic discharges
• This device contains electronic components sensitive to electro-
static discharges. They may be damaged if they are touched by
an electrostatically charged person or object. In the worst case
scenario, these components are instantly destroyed or go out of
order as soon as they are activated.
• To minimise or even avoid all damage due to an electrostatic
discharge, take all the precautions described in the EN 61340-
5-1 and 5-2 norms.
• Also ensure that you do not touch any of the energized electri-
cal components.
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