Bartec BCS3600ex Series, Quick Start Manual

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BCS3600
ex
series
Hand-held scanner and accessories
Basic safety information
Subject to technical changes.
March 2021 / Revision B
3/68
1.3 Intended use
1.3.1 Exclusive purpose
The Hand-held scanner is a handheld piece of electrical equipment. It serves the purpose
of the mobile recording, processing and/or radio transmission of data within potentially
explosive atmospheres.
It is used exclusively in combination with devices which comply with the requirements
placed on the overvoltage category I.
The admissible operating data of the device used must be considered.
1.3.2 Unintended use
Any other use is unintended and may lead to damage and accidents. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for any use extending beyond the exclusive purpose.
1.4 Duties of the operator
The operator undertakes to only permit persons to work with the Hand-held scanner who
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are acquainted with the basic regulations on safety and accident prevention, and who
have been inducted in the use of the Hand-held scanner,
 have read and understood the documentation, the safety chapter and the warnings.
The operator checks that the safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to the
respective case of use have been observed.
1.5 Safety information
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Do not dry wipe or clean devices in potentially explosive atmospheres!
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Do not open devices in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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Do not replace or charge battery in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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General statutory provisions or guidelines on occupational health and safety, accident
prevention provisions and environmental protection laws must be heeded, e.g.
Operational Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV) and nationally applicable ordinances.
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Use suitable clothing and shoes with respect to the danger of hazardous electrostatic
charges.
 Avoid heat influences outside the specified temperature range.
 Protect device from external influences! Do not expose device to caustic/aggressive
liquids, vapours or spray.
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In the case of malfunction or damaged enclosure, remove the device immediately from
the potentially explosive atmosphere and bring it to a safe place.