TNi21
07 April 2016
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2. BEFORE YOU START - SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1. Qualification of personnel
Only qualified personnel, familiar with and understanding the contents of this manual, are authorised to work
on and with this product.
Qualified personnel should have a sound knowledge of current standards, regulations and requirements with
regard to accident prevention, when carrying out work on or with the product.
Those personnel must have undergone safety training, so that they are able to detect and prevent any
associated danger.
By virtue of their professional training, knowledge and experience, these qualified personnel should be able
to provide warning or recognise potential dangers, that could be caused by use of the product, modifying its
settings or those of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment in the installation in general.
2.2. Use for intended purpose
As stated in these instructions, this product is a component intended for use in an industrial environment
The safety instructions in force, specified conditions and technical characteristics must be respected at all
times.
Before using the product for the first time, a risk analysis should be carried out on its use in practice.
Depending on the result, any necessary safety measures should be taken.
Since the product is used as a component in an overall system, it is the user's responsibility to ensure the
safety of persons through the design of the overall system, e.g. machine design.
Use only original spare parts and accessories.
The product must not be used in an explosive atmosphere (Ex zone).
Any other use is considered as non-compliant and could cause danger.
Only duly qualified personnel are authorised to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical devices and
equipment.
