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Safety
Operation manual VCpro 600
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For applications with hazardous materials, the following must be heeded:
Adhere to the requirements of the manufacturer's safety data sheets for hazardous mate-
rials.
Prevent the escape of poisonous and environmentally-damaging substances from the
apparatus.
To protect the environment and the apparatus, use a separator (e.g. condenser).
Check the strength and leak tightness of the connecting lines.
Check the proper installation of the sensor in the vacuum apparatus.
SERVICE / REPAIR
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Service and repair by the manufacturer or in authorized facilities only
with transfer of the completely filled-out damage report with
decontamination declaration.
The damage report form is available for download from our website
"Damage reports".
2.5.2
Explosive gases
The device is not suited for operation in areas subject to explosion or the conveying of media
that can form explosive mixtures.
The device is not certified according to ATEX directive 2014/34/EU.
When using the device in areas subject to explosion, the system operator is obligated to ad-
here to the ATEX 137 directive 1999/92/EC.
DANGER
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Caution, risk of explosion due to critical applications.
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With use of the device in an atmosphere subject to explosion or in
applications where explosive mixtures can form, there is danger to life.
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The operator must ensure that the application may not be used in
potentially explosive atmosphere!
2.5.3
Electricity
DANGER
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There is danger to life when opening the device. Touching exposed
electrical conductors can cause immediate death.
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Opening the device is generally forbidden; this may only be done by
specialists.
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Before opening the device, disconnect the power plug!
Heed the following instructions:
Operating the device without the housing is forbidden.
Only the manufacturer, authorized workshops or trained personnel may change the pow-
er supply, display or printed circuit board.
If the device is defective, switch it off and disconnect the power plug.
Use only the included standardized power plug in accordance with IEC 60320-C13. The
power plug and cable must be in perfect condition.
The electrical network must have protective conductors in accordance with IEC 60364-4-
41. The protective conductor may not be interrupted.
Note that the controller must be regarded as a portable tool.