2.4
Hazardous materials
Using hazardous materials as a medium may result in abrasive and corrosive damage to components
of the device that come into contact with the medium. The medium may leak and present a fire hazard
and a risk to health.
Carry out a risk assessment taking into consideration the safety data sheet for the relevant hazardous
substance for mounting, operation, maintenance, cleaning, and disposal:
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Comparison and systematic checking of the durability of the components of the device that come into
contact with the medium and the admissible environmental influences.
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Assessment of the risk to people and the environment.
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Assessment of the fire hazard due to the device materials, the admissible environmental influences,
and the voltage supply.
2.5
Mechanical load
Mechanical load on the device and process connections can lead to leaks.
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Do not place the device and the process connections under mechanical strain.
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Systematically check that the process connections are leak-tight.
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