Intended use
Foreseeable misuse
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© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2018
Subject to technical changes.
180426
BA-40900-02-V01
Gas warning device
EASYCON GW
Operating instructions
3 Intended use
3.1 Notes on product warranty
Any non-designated use of the device can impair its function and the pro-
tection provided. This leads to invalidation of any warranty claims!
Please note that liability is on the side of the user in the following cases:
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The device is operated in a manner which is not consistent with these
operating instructions, particularly safety instructions, handling
instructions and the section "Intended Use".
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Information on usage and environment (see section 5 “Technical
data” on page 10) is not adhered to.
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If people operate the device who are not adequately qualified to carry
out their respective activities.
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Unauthorised changes are made to the device.
3.2 Intended purpose
As a safety device, the gas warning device detects dangerous gases in
the surrounding air. Should limit values be exceeded, the device will notify
the signal technology such as signal lamps or signal bugles, which will
notify a danger.
3.3 Foreseeable misuse
The following section provides information regarding the device applica-
tions which are classified as non-intended use. This section is intended to
allow you to detect possible misuse in advance and to avoid it.
Foreseeable misuse is assigned to the individual stages of the product
lifetime:
3.3.1 Incorrect assembly
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Connecting the mains voltage without a protective earth.
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Non-fused or non-standard mains voltage.
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Not possible to immediately or easily disconnect the power supply.
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Wrong connecting cables for mains voltage.
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Acoustic and optical signal generators connected to the incorrect.
clamps or incorrectly configured.
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Protective earth removed.
3.3.2 Incorrect start-up
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Commissioning with damaged or obsolete sensors.
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Commissioning without the establishment of all protective measures,
fastenings etc.
3.3.3 Incorrect operation
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Protective equipment not functioning correctly or dismantled.
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Unauthorised modification of the gas warning unit.
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Ignoring of alarm or error messages.
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The elimination of alarm or error messages by insufficiently-qualified
personnel.
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Bridging the external fuse.
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Difficult operation due to insufficient lighting or poor access to the
device.
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Operation not possible due to dirty or illegible display.
3.3.4 Incorrect maintenance
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Carrying out maintenance during ongoing operation.
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No adequate or regular inspection of correct functioning.
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No replacement of damaged parts or cables.
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No securing against reactivation during maintenance work.
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Use of the wrong spare parts.
