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2 Safety 2.4 Residual risks
Actuators NEx, NEx-K, NEx-KA, NEx-V 9
2.4.2 Hazards due to fire/explosion
DANGER
Risk of injury due to fire/explosion when operating the actuator in a
potentially explosive atmosphere!
When operating the actuator, distribution of an explosion inside the actua-
tor is prevented by the flameproof enclosure of the housing.
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It is not permitted to replace screwed cable glands or connection ca-
bles!
If damaged screwed cable glands or connection cables need replacing,
please contact Agromatic Regelungstechnik GmbH.
When the hood is open, live parts may ignite an existing potentially explo-
sive atmosphere and cause a fire / an explosion.
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Only qualified personnel should carry out work at the actuator in ac-
cordance with explosion protection regulations.
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Always operate the actuator with the hood in place.
If the hood needs to be opened, observe the following instructions:
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Disconnect all sources of power to the actuator.
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Wait at least 60 min. before opening the hood.
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When installing the hood, make sure that no potentially explosive at-
mosphere is present in the area around the actuator.