Improper Use; Personnel Qualification - WIKA GDI-100-D Manual De Instrucciones

3. Safety
Handle electronic precision measuring instruments with the required care (protect from
humidity, impacts, strong magnetic fields, static electricity and extreme temperatures, do
not insert any objects into the instrument or its openings).
The manufacturer shall not be liable for claims of any type based on operation contrary to
the intended use.
3.3

Improper use

WARNING!
Injuries through improper use
Improper use of the instrument can lead to hazardous situations and injuries.
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Refrain from unauthorised modifications to the instrument.
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Do not use the instrument with abrasive or viscous media.
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If the GDI-100-D is used in applications with oil as a pressure medium,
make sure it will not be used with combustibles or gases directly after that
because it can lead to dangerous explosions and danger to persons and
machines.
Any use beyond or different to the intended use is considered as improper use.
3.4

Personnel qualification

WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to equipment.
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The activities described in these operating instructions may only be
carried out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described
below.
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel, authorised by the operator, are understood to be personnel who,
based on their technical training, knowledge of measurement and control technology and
on their experience and knowledge of country-specific regulations, current standards and
directives, are capable of carrying out the work described and independently recognising
potential hazards.
Specifically when using SF₆ gas
The plant operator must ensure that the handling of SF₆ gas is only carried out by
a qualified company or by qualified persons who have been specifically trained in
accordance with IEC 61634, section 4.3.1 or IEC 60480, section 10.3.1.
WIKA operating instructions, model GDI-100-D
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