8. Dismounting, return and disposal
8. Dismounting, return and disposal
8.1 Dismounting the EMICOgauge instrument hook-up
Before starting the dismounting, ensure that the main valve of the process line is closed.
WARNING!
Risk of burns
During dismounting there is a risk of dangerously hot media escaping.
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Let the product cool down sufficiently before dismounting it!
WARNING!
Physical injury
When dismounting, there is a danger from aggressive media and high
pressures.
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Wear the requisite protective equipment
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Observe the information in the material safety data sheet for the corres-
ponding medium.
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Only disconnect the valve once the system has been depressurised.
WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment throu-
gh residual media
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Upon contact with hazardous media (e.g. oxygen, acetylene, flammable
or toxic substances), harmful media (e.g. corrosive, toxic, carcinogenic,
radioactive), and also with refrigeration plants and compressors, there is a
danger of physical injuries and damage to property and the environment.
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Wear the requisite protective equipment
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Observe the information in the material safety data sheet for the corres-
ponding medium.
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Before storage of the dismounted product (following use) wash or clean it,
in order to protect persons and the environment from exposure to residual
media.
1. To avoid pressure surges, open the shut-off valve (blue) slowly.
2. In case the valve is equipped with a vent connection, open this connection with a suita-
ble tool. Remove plug screw/vent screw (if available).
The valve can be dismounted now.
WIKA additional operating instructions for EMICOgauge
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