Knick Stratos PROFIBUS 2221X Cond, User Manual

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87 Safety Information
Application in Hazardous Locations
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WARNING
Precautions to be Observed During Operation
• The device is approved for operation in hazardous locations. Observe the require-
ments for electrical installations in hazardous areas (60079-14) when installing
and operating the device. When installing the device outside the range of appli-
cability of the 94/9/EC and 1999/92/EC directives, you must observe the appropri-
ate standards and regulations in the country of use.
• Before commissioning you must prove that the device may be connected with
other equipment, such as a supply unit including cables and wires.
• In hazardous locations the device shall only be cleaned with a damp cloth to
prevent electrostatic charging.
• The device shall only be connected to approved explosion-protected power
supply units (for electrical data refer to the user manual or to the EC-Type-
Examination Certifi cate in the Certifi cates document).
• Devices which have already been used shall be subjected to a professional
routine test before they may be operated in another zone!