User Manual

Installation and operating instructions BM 70 A/P Page: 3 11/00
General advice on safety:
• To carry: the device will weigh between approx. 16 kg (35.5 lb) and 30 kg (66.1 lb) or more! To
carry, use both hands to lift the device carefully by the converter housing. If necessary, use lifting
gear.
• When handling the BM 70 A/P, avoid hard blows, jolts, impacts, etc.
Product liability and warranty:
The BM 70 A/P level gauge is designed solely for measuring the distance, level, volume and
reflection of liquids, pastes, slurries, solids and particulate materials.
The BM 70 A/P level gauge does not form part of an overfill protection system as defined in WHG.
Special codes and regulations apply to its use in hazardous areas.
Responsibility as to suitability and intended use of these level gauges rests solely with the user.
Improper installation and operation of our level gauges may lead to loss of warranty.
In addition, the "General conditions of sale", forming the basis of the purchasing contract, are appli-
cable.
If you need to return the level gauge to the manufacturer or supplier, please refer to the information
given in Annex D.
Items included with supply:
The scope of supply encompasses, in the version as ordered:
• Signal converter bolted to waveguide window and antenna
Optionally: antenna extension, sunshade (with fastening material in each case)
• Shielding material with strap retainer (not for the US market)
• Report on factory settings for the signal converter
• Bar magnet for operator control / parameter assignment (only in version with local display)
• Wrench for the covers
Installation material (stud bolts, flange gasket and cabling) not supplied, to be provided by customer!
Documentation supplied:
• Condensed instructions: installation, connection, start-up and safety advice in condensed form,
but sufficient for most applications. Please read through these instructions first!
• Instruction card: overview of the configuration menu and meaning of the markers in cheque card
format.
• Installation and operating instructions (this manual): detailed user manual and reference book,
including description of special versions and functions. This documentation is structured on lines
similar to those given in the DIN V 19259 Standard.
• Approval documents, unless reproduced in the installation and operating instructions.