Safety Hazards, Warnings and Cautions
MAN0984_Iss 4_01/19
Touchpoint Plus
Pt. No. 3011M5001
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Technical Handbook
Chapter 2.
2.1
Safety
Incorrect set-up, maintenance, operation or modification of the Touchpoint Plus gas detection system or its
installation may constitute a serious hazard to the health and safety of personnel and their environment. It is
therefore imperative that the contents of this chapter are thoroughly understood by everyone who has access to the
gas detection system or its associated equipment.
When properly installed, this gas detection system enclosure is rated as IP65.
It may be installed in a Pollution Degree 2 (i.e. laboratory, office or control room) or Pollution Degree 3 (i.e. unheated
boiler room) environment as defined by IEC/UL/EN 61010 1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use.
In all cases, several hazards may be present when operating or servicing the equipment and extreme caution must be
exercised at all times. The hazards that may be encountered include:
•
Class 1 electrical hazards (AC 110/220 V, DC 18 32 V)
•
Mechanical hazards (Heavy components, swinging access doors, locking handles etc.)
•
Environmental hazards (toxic atmospheres)
•
Fire and Ignition hazards
2.1.1
Warnings and Cautions
Safety of this equipment is reinforced by the use of safety labels that are fixed to the equipment in a visible manner.
The labels used and their location is detailed in Ch.2.2.1 Safety Warning Labels.
Other likely hazard occurrence and severity is indicated throughout this manual by the use of signal words
accompanied by a hazard description and an internationally recognisable hazard symbol, as shown in the three
example boxes below:
DANGER
Danger indicates an
imminent hazard
that, if not avoided, is
extremely likely to result
in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided,
could result
in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided,
may result
in minor or moderate
injury. It is also used to alert the user against unsafe working practices and potential damage to equipment.
DANGER
Touchpoint Plus is
not ATEX/IECEx certified
,
and it shall only be installed in safe areas where there are no
flammable atmospheres, and where oxygen concentrations cannot exceed 25% v/v O
2
.
Touchpoint Plus is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, or non-hazardous locations
only.
