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Dräger Polytron 8000
For your safety
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For your safety
1.1
General safety instructions
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Before using the product, carefully read the Instructions
for Use.
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Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully
understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the
product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use
section of this document.
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Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they
are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
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Only fully trained and competent users are permitted to use
this product.
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Comply with all local and national rules and regulations
associated with this product.
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Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to
inspect, repair and service the product as detailed in these
Instructions for Use. Further maintenance work that is not
detailed in these Instructions for Use must only be carried
out by Dräger or personnel qualified by Dräger.
Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract for all
maintenance activities.
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Properly trained service personnel must inspect and
service this product as detailed in the Maintenance section
of this document.
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Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories.
Otherwise, the proper functioning of the product may be
impaired.
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Do not use a faulty or incomplete product, and do not
modify the product.
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The flameproof threads for the explosion proof
enclosure do not conform to the minimum/maximum values
in EN/IEC 60079-1. The threads must not be modified by
the user.
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The measuring function of the gas measurement
transmitter for explosion protection according to Annex II,
Sections 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.7 of Directive 94/9/EC is not
covered at present.
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Exchanging components may compromise the intrinsic
safety. This only applies if the device is intrinsically safe.
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Only operate the product within the framework of a risk-
based alarm signaling concept.
Safe connection to electrical devices
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Electrical connections to devices which are not listed in
these Instructions for Use should only be made following
consultation with the respective manufacturers or an expert.
Use in areas subject to explosion hazards
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Devices or components for use in explosion-hazard areas
which have been tested and approved according to
national, European or international Explosion Protection
Regulations may only be used under the conditions
specified in the approval and with consideration of the
relevant legal regulations. The devices or components may
not be modified in any manner. The use of faulty or
incomplete parts is forbidden. The appropriate regulations
must be observed at all times when carrying out repairs on
these devices or components.
1.2
Definitions of alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to provide
and highlight areas of the associated text that require a greater
awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of each
icon is as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in physical injury, or
damage to the product or environment. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use
the product.
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