Safety4 - EN FSM4000 D184B141U021 Safety1.1 General Safety InformationThe “Safety” chapter provides an overview of the safety aspects to be observed for theoperation of the device.The device is built based on state-of-the-art technology and is operationally safe. It was testedand left the factory in a proper state. The requirements in the manual as well as thedocumentation and certificates must be observed and followed in order to maintain this state forthe period of operation.The general safety requirements must be complied with completely during operation of thedevice. In addition to the general information, the individual chapters of the manual containdescriptions about processes or procedural instructions with specific safety information.Only the observance of all safety information enables the optimal protection of personnel as wellas the environment from hazards and the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.1.2 Intended useThis device is intended for the following uses:• To transmit fluid, pulpy or pasty substances with electrical conductivity.• To measure the flowrate of the operating volume or mass flow units (at constant pressure /temperature), if a mass engeineering unit is selected.The following items are included in the intended use:• Read and follow the instructions in this manual.• Observe the technical ratings; refer to the section “Technical limit values”.• Use only allowed liquids for measurement; refer to the section “Allowed fluids”.1.3 Improper useThe following uses of the device are prohibited:• Operation as a flexible adapter in piping, e.g., to compensate for pipe offsets, pipe vibrations,pipe expansions, etc.• Use as a climbing aid, e.g., for assembly purposes.• Use as a support for external loads, e.g., as a support for pipes, etc.• Material gain, e.g., by painting over the name plate or adding parts by welding / soldering.• Material loss, e.g., by drilling the housing.Repairs, alterations and enhancements or the installation of replacement parts is onlypermissible as far as described in the manual. Further actions must be verified with ABBAutomation Products GmbH. Excluded from this are repairs performed by ABB-authorizedspecialist shops.