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Basic Safety Instructions
Basic safeTy insTrucTiOns 3.
These safety instructions do not make allowance for any:
Contingencies and events which may arise during the installation, operation and maintenance of the devices. •
Local safety regulations – the operator is responsible for observing these regulations, also with reference to the •
installation personnel.
danger – high pressure!
Before loosening the lines and valves, turn off the pressure and vent the lines. •
risk of electric shock!
Before reaching into the device or the equipment, switch off the power supply and secure to prevent •
reactivation!
Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations for electrical equipment! •
there is a risk of injury when the pressure drops in the system!
Avoid pressure drops! •
Design the pressure supply system with as large a volume as possible, even with upline devices such as e. g. •
pressure regulators, air conditioners, shut-off valves.
general hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure that:
That the system cannot be activated unintentionally. •
Installation and repair work may be carried out by authorised technicians only and with the appropriate tools. •
After an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply, ensure that the process is restarted in a defined •
or controlled manner.
The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and in consideration of the operating instructions. •
The general rules of technology apply to application planning and operation of the device. •
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electrostatic sensitive components / modules!
The device contains electronic components which react sensitively to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact with
electrostatically charged persons or objects is hazardous to these components. In the worst case scenario, they
will be destroyed immediately or will fail after start-up.
Observe the requirements in accordance with •
EN 61340-5-1 and 5-2 to minimise or avoid the possibility of damage caused by sudden electrostatic
discharge!
Also ensure that you do not touch electronic components when the power supply voltage is present! •
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