Safety; General Information And Notes For The Reader; Intended Use; Improper Use - ABB 261GS Operating Instruction

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Safety

1.1

General information and notes for the reader

These instructions are an important part of the product and
must be retained for future reference.
Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the product
may only be performed by trained specialist personnel who
have been authorized by the plant operator accordingly. The
specialist personnel must have read and understood the
manual and must comply with its instructions.
For additional information or if specific problems occur that are
not discussed in these instructions, contact the manufacturer.
The content of these instructions is neither part of nor an
amendment to any previous or existing agreement, promise or
legal relationship.
Modifications and repairs to the product may only be
performed if expressly permitted by these instructions.
Information and symbols on the product must be observed.
These may not be removed and must be fully legible at all
times.
The operating company must strictly observe the applicable
national regulations relating to the installation, function testing,
repair and maintenance of electrical products.
1.2

Intended use

261A pressure transmitters measure absolute pressure and
261G pressure transmitters gauge pressure or the level of
gases, vapors and liquids.
For information on measuring ranges and permissible
overload, refer to the section "Specifications".
Using these products as intended includes compliance with
the following points:
— Read and follow the instructions in this manual
— The technical limit values must be complied with (refer to
the section "Technical data").
1.3

Improper use

The following are considered to be instances of improper use
of the device:
— For operating as a flexible adapter in piping, e.g. for
compensating pipe offsets, pipe vibrations, pipe
expansions, etc.
— For use as a climbing aid, e.g. for mounting purposes
— For use as a support for external loads, e.g. as a support
for piping, etc.
— Material application, e.g. by painting over the housing,
name plate or welding/soldering on parts.
— Material removal, e.g. by spot drilling the housing.
1.4

Target groups and qualifications

Installation, commissioning and maintenance of the product
may only be performed by trained specialist personnel who
have been authorized by the plant operator to do so. The
specialist personnel must have read and understood the
manual and comply with its instructions.
The operators must strictly observe the applicable national
regulations with regards to installation, function tests, repairs,
and maintenance of electrical products.
1.5

Warranty provisions

Using the device in a manner that does not fall within the
scope of its intended use, disregarding this manual, using
underqualified personnel, or making unauthorized alterations
releases the manufacturer from liability for any resulting
damage. This renders the manufacturer's warranty null and
void.
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