® 2017 Baker Hughes, a GE company. All rights reserved. Masoneilan 12400 Series Transmitter/Controller Instruction Manual | 3IMPORTANT: SAFETY WARNINGRead these instructions carefully BEFORE this instrument is installed or maintained.Products certified for use in explosion proof (flameproof) or intrinsically safe installations MUST:a) Be installed in accordance with EN/IEC 60079-14, EN/IEC 61241-14, EN/IEC 60079-17 standards and/or local and national codes forhazardous area installations.b) Only be used in situations which comply with the certification conditions stated in this manual and those stated in GEA19100 (400152322) ATEXInstruction Manual.c) Only be maintained by qualified personnel with adequate training on hazardous area instrumentation (see Instruction ManualGEA19100 - 400152322). Taking the appropriate actions to ensure that site personnel who are performing installation,commissioning and maintenance have been trained in proper site procedures for working with and around equipment, per SafeSite Work Practices, are the end user's responsibility.It is the end user's responsibility to:• Verify material compatibility with the application• Ensure proper use of fall protection when working at heights, per Safe Site Work Practices• Ensure use of proper Personal Protective Equipment• Take the appropriate actions to ensure that site personnel who are performing installation, commissioning and maintenancehave been trained in proper site procedures for working with and around equipment, per Safe Site Work PracticesNon-compliance with the rules and cautionary notes of this instruction may cause malfunction of the device or serious damage to it,personnel or the surrounding equipment or site. Not intended for use in life support systems.Items sold by BHGE are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of first useor eighteen (18) months from the date of delivery, whichever occurs first, provided such items are used according to all rele vantrecommendations and instructions from BHGE.BHGE reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product materials, design, or specifications without notice.GeneralThis manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Masoneilan 12400 Series Digital Level Transmitter/Controllerfrom BHGE. It also includes a complete parts reference and a list of recommended spare parts.Spare PartsWhen performing maintenance, use BHGE’s Masoneilan spare parts only. Parts can be obtained through your local Masoneilan productsrepresentative or the Spare Parts Department. When ordering parts, always include the Model and Serial Number of the unit being repaired.After Market SupportBHGE offers aftermarket support for Masoneilan valves and instruments start-up, maintenance, and repair. Contact the nearest BHGE Sales Officeor Representative or After Sales Department.TrainingRegularly scheduled classes are conducted at Masoneilan facilities for training customer service and instrumentation personnel in theoperation, maintenance, and application of control valves and instruments. Arrangements for these classes can be made through your localMasoneilan products sales contact.Use of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE.These instructions contain DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE where necessary to alert you to safetyrelated or other important information.DANGER - Hazards which result in severe personal injury or death.WARNING - Hazards which could result in personal injury.CAUTION - Hazards which could result in equipment or property damage.NOTE - Alerts you to pertinent facts and conditions.Although DANGER and WARNING hazards are related to personal injury, and the CAUTION hazards involveequipment or property damage, it should be understood that operation of damaged equipment could, under certainoperational conditions, result in degraded process system performance which may lead to personal injury ordeath. Therefore, comply fully with all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION notices.