3.1.3 General safety information for the
mechanical component of the device
n Dust accumulation are not per-
mitted; neither internally, nor on
the outside surface of the flow
meter/flow monitor and must be
excluded by the operator. When
cleaning, do not use dry cloths!
n In case of hazard through static
electricity, the following requirements must be met:
– All conductive parts capable of
charging themselves electrostatically must be connected
and grounded.
– Dangerous electrostatic
charging of non-conductive
parts and materials, including
solids, fluids and dust, must
be avoided.
– Ignitable discharges must be
excluded.
n Friction, which may cause local
heat build-up and sparking, is not
permitted and must be excluded
by the operator.
n Impact processes involving mate-
rials such as rust or light alloys
(e.g. aluminum or magnesium) are
not permitted and must be
excluded by the operator.
n High voltage and currents that may
cause sparking are not permitted
and must be excluded by the operator.
n Electromagnetic waves in a fre-
quency range between 104 to
3×1012 Hz, as may be found in the
vicinity of radio broadcasting stations, or high-frequency generators, are not permitted and must
be excluded by the operator.
n Electromagnetic waves in a fre-
quency range between 3×1011 to
3×1015 Hz, which can occur as
radiation from protective systems
or components (e.g. lamps, arc
lamps, lasers), are not permitted
and must be excluded by the operator.
n Devices which can focus radiation,
and which can provide an ignition
source for particles and surfaces,
are not permitted and must be
excluded by the operator.
n Ionizing radiation, which exceeds
the minimum ignition temperature
of the surrounding combustible
atmosphere, is not permitted and
must be excluded b the operator.
n Ultrasound sources, which can
ignite the sonicated material, are
not permitted and must be
excluded by the operator.
n Adiabatic compression and shock
waves are not permitted and must
be excluded by the operator.
n Exothermic reactions, including
auto-ignition of dust, are not permitted and must be excluded by
the operator.
n The device must be installed in
such a way as to preclude damage
by outside force. It is the responsibility of the operator to install
appropriate protective devices.
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