WIKA OLS-C20 - Manual (Page 6)

6 WIKA operating instructions mini limit switch, model LSO.02
13334591.02 10/2010 GB/D/F/E
GB
2. Safety
The manufacturer shall not be liable for claims of any type based on operation contrary to
the intended use.
2.2 Personnel qualification
WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient!
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to equipment.
■ The activities described in these operating instructions may only be carried
out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described below.
■ Keep unqualified personnel away from hazardous areas.
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel 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 operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive
media.
2.3 Special hazards
WARNING!
For hazardous media such as oxygen, acetylene, flammable or toxic gases or
liquids, and refrigeration plants, compressors, etc., in addition to all stand-
ard regulations, the appropriate existing codes or regulations must also be
followed.
WARNING!
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must
ensure
■ that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever
required.
■ that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding
work safety, first aid and environmental protection and knows the operating
instructions and, in particular, the safety instructions contained therein.