red lion EL212F, Installation Manual

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EL212 Installation Guide Rev 16-Jan-14 Page 5 of 28
Compliance and Safety Information
Installation Warnings
Please read the following safety information carefully before installing or performing any
maintenance on the switch.
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,
B, C, D or non-hazardous locations only.
Note: Only the EL212F-DC-V1 is approved for Zone 2 (ATEX) areas.
Warning: These products should not be used to replace proper safety interlocking. No software-based device (or
any other solid-state device) should ever be designed to be responsible for the maintenance of consequential
equipment or personnel safety. In particular, Red Lion disclaims any responsibility for damages, either direct or
consequential, that result from the use of this equipment in any application. All power, input and output (I/O)
wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods and/or in accordance with the authority
having jurisdiction. Refer to section 1 for other important installation warnings.
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Warning: Installation, maintenance and removal of the switch must be carried out by qualified
personnel only.
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Warning: Install the Managed Switches in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
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Warning: The unit must be properly grounded to comply with international standards.
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Warning: If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Warning: Do not connect to an AC power supply without an earth ground.
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Warning: This product does not contain any user serviceable parts.
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Warning: Do not work on equipment during periods of lightning activity.
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Warning: Do not connect a telephone line into one of the Ethernet RJ45 connectors.
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Warning (explosion hazard): Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division
2 (Zone 2) areas.
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Warning (explosion hazard): When in hazardous locations, disconnect power before servicing
units.
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Warning (explosion hazard): Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or
area is known to be nonhazardous.
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Warning (explosion hazard): In hazardous or potentially hazardous locations, do not separate any
part of unit when energized. Use the unit for internal connections only.
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Warning (explosion hazard): No hot swapping of modules in Hazardous Locations.