Eaton Crouse-Hinds Megablock F300 Series, Instruction Manual

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iv INM F300 Rev 9
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The following methods are used in this manual to alert the user to important information:-
WARNING !
Warnings are provided to ensure operator safety and MUST be followed .
CAUTION
Cautions are provided to prevent damage to the instrument.
NOTE
These are used to give general information to ensure correct operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATING PERSONNEL
The operating instructions provided here contain essential safety instructions for installation personnel and
those engaged in the operation, maintenance and servicing of the equipment.
WARNING !
Failure to comply with these instructions can endanger the lives or health of personnel and risk damage
to the plant and the environment .
WARNING !
The responsibility for planning, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance, particularly with
respect to applications in explosion-hazard areas, lies with the plant operator .
Before commencing installation or commissioning:
• Read and understand the contents of this manual and the product datasheet
• Ensure installation and operating personnel have received adequate training for this task
• Ensure that any operating instructions are fully understood by the personnel responsible.
• Observe national and local installation and mounting regulations (e.g. IEC 60079-14).
WARNING !
If these assemblies have been used previously in general electrical installations,
they MAY NOT be used in explosion-hazard area applications .
During operation:
• Make the relevant instructions available at all times to the operating personnel.
• Observe safety instructions.
• Observe national safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Operate the equipment within its published specification.
• Servicing, maintenance work or repairs not described in this manual must not be performed without prior
agreement with the manufacturer.
• Any damage to this equipment may render its explosion protection null and void.
• No changes to any of the components that might impair their explosion protection are permitted.
If any information provided here is not clear:
• Contact Eaton’s MTL product line or one of its representatives.
NOTE
Improper installation and operation of the enclosure can result in the invalidation of the guarantee.