Safety; Explanation Of Symbols; Intended Use - WIKA 116.15 Manual De Instrucciones

3. Safety

3. Safety

3.1 Explanation of symbols

WARNING!
... indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can result in serious injury
or death, if not avoided.
EN
Information
... points out useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient and
trouble-free operation.

3.2 Intended use

The mechanical pressure gauges in DirectDrive design should be used exclusively for
measuring static pressures in dry gaseous media that will not attack copper alloy parts.
The process connection and the measuring line must be dry and free from foreign bodies.
The scope of application is defined by the technical performance limits and materials.
The pressure gauges have been designed for industrial applications in indoor and outdoor
areas.
Improper use is defined as any application that exceeds the technical performance limits or
is not compatible with the materials. Checking against improper use is the responsibility of
the operator.
Maximum pressure limitation:
Steady: 3/4 x full scale value of the pressure scale
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Short time: Full scale value of the pressure scale
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Permissible temperature ranges:
Ambient: -20 ... +60 °C
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Medium: -20 ... +60 °C
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Storage: -40 ... +70 °C
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Ingress protection:
IP65 per EN/lEC 60529
For further specifications see WIKA data sheets PM 01.16, SP 01.21, SP 01.24 and order
documentation as well as chapter 9 "Specifications".
The instrument has been designed and built solely for the intended use described here,
and may only be used accordingly.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for claims of any type based on operation contrary to
the intended use.
Any operation of the instruments deviating from the above provisions must be clearly
discussed, tested and approved in advance in detail with the responsible technical depart-
ment of the manufacturer.
6 WIKA operating instructions models 116.15 and 116.18