Notes For Use In Hazardous Locations; Safety Guidelines - Siemens Pointek CLS100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Notes for use in hazardous locations

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Safety guidelines

Note
This product can only function properly and safely if it is correctly transported, stored,
installed, set up, operated, and maintained.
Electrostatic charge
Parts of the enclosure are non-conducting and may generate an ignition-capable level of
electrostatic charge under certain extreme conditions. The user should ensure that the
equipment is not installed in a location where it may be subjected to external conditions
which might cause a build up of electrostatic charge on non-conducting surfaces.
Additionally, cleaning of the equipment should be done only with a damp cloth.
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Notes for use in hazardous locations
Use of this manual
For use and assembly, refer to the instructions in this manual. It contains all instructions
required by ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Annex II, 1/0/6 and Ordinance INMETRO n°179/2010.
General notes
Refer to the appropriate certificate for application in specific hazardous environments. The
equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device (as referred to by Directive
2014/34/EU Annex II, clause 1.5). The certificate numbers have an "X" suffix, which indicates
that specific condition of use apply. Those installing or inspecting this equipment must have
access to the certificates.
Qualifications of personnel / servicing / repair
• Installation and inspection of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained
personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice (ABNT NBR IEC/EN 60079-14
and ABNT/NBR IEC/EN 60079-17 in Europe).
• Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance
with the applicable code of practice (e.g. ABNT NBR IEC/EN 60079-19 within Europe).
Repair of flameproof path is not intended.
• Components to be incorporated into or used as replacements in the equipment shall be
fitted by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the manufacturer's documentation.
• In potentially explosive atmospheres open the enclosure only when the device is not
energized. Turn off power before servicing any device (the transmitter is in operation
when the power supply is switched on). In case of removing the unit from vessel, take
care of process pressure and material passing the opening.
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