Installation Instructions for the
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series
Valve Position Indicator for Hazardous Locations
Sensing and Internet of Things
Issue F
32312068
Multiple language versions of installation instructions and
other documents are available on Honeywell’s website. To
access:
1. Go to http://sensing.honeywell.com/hazardousareaswitches
2. Select the product’s instructions from the installation instruc-
tion section.
Installationsanweisungen und andere Dokumente stehen in
mehreren Sprachen auf der Honeywell-Website zur Verfü-
gung. So greifen Sie darauf zu:
1. Gehen Sie auf die Webseite http://sensing.honeywell.de/
hazardousareaswitches
2. Wählen Sie im Bereich “Installationsanweisungen” die zum
entsprechenden Produkt gehörenden Anweisungen aus.
Versiones de las instrucciones de instalación y otros docu-
mentos se encuentran disponibles en el sitio de internet de
Honeywell en múltiples idiomas. Para acceder:
1. Vaya a http://sensing.honeywell.com/hazardousareaswitches
2. Seleccione las instrucciones del producto en la sección de
instruccions de instalación.
Les instructions d’installation et d’autres documents
sont disponibles dans plusieurs langues sur le site Web
d’Honeywell. Procédure d’accès :
1. Accédez à la page http://sensing.honeywell.com/hazardou-
sareaswitches
2. Sélectionnez les instructions relatives au produit qui vous
intéresse dans la section « Installation Instructions
Sul sito Web di Honeywell sono disponibili istruzioni per
l’installazione in più lingue e altra documentazione. Per ac-
cedere:
1. Andare a http://sensing.honeywell.com/hazardousareas-
witches
2. Selezionare le istruzioni per il prodotto nella sezione istruzioni
per l’installazione.
As versões em diversos idiomas das instruções de instalação
e outros documentos estão disponíveis no site da Honeywell.
Para acessar:
1. Vá para http://sensing.honeywell.com/hazardousareaswitch-
es
2. Selecione as instruções do produto na seção de instruções de
instalação.
多语种安装指南和其他文档均可从霍尼韦尔的网站上获取。访问
网站：
1
.前往
http://sensing.honeywell.com/hazardousareaswitches
2
.从安装指南部分选择具体的产品指南。
На веб-сайте Honeywell имеются инструкции по установке
и другие документы на различных языках. Для доступа
к ним выполните следующие действия.
1. Перейдите по адресу http://sensing.honeywell.com/
hazardousareaswitches
2. Выберите инструкции для изделия в разделе инструкций
по установке.
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WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop
devices or in any other application where failure of the
product could result in personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
IMPROPER CONDUIT THREAD USE
DO NOT USE any other conduit thread than the one
identified on the product. Verify that the mating threaded
fitting is identical with the conduit thread marked near the
conduit opening (see Figure 6).
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
To maintain ATEX/IECEx protection methods, an Ex cable
gland or Ex conduit sealing device, rated Ex db IIC Gb
IP66, Ex tb IIIC Db IP66 shall be installed. For Intrinsically
Safe models, cable glands must have a minimum service
temperature of 80
o
C.
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WARNING
Enclosure contains aluminum. Care must be taken to avoid
hazard due to impact or friction
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of ignition in hazardous atmospheres,
conduit runs must have a sealing fitting connected within
18 inches of enclosure.
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WARNING
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
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WARNING
OPENING PRODUCTS HAZARD
DO NOT OPEN these products when energized or in a
flammable gas atmosphere.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY
Never use this product for an application involving serious
risk to life or property without ensuring that the system as
a whole has been designed to address these risks, and that
this product is properly rated and installed for the intended
use within the overall system.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
This equipment has a non-conducting coating and may
generate an ignition-capable level of electrostatic charges
under certain extreme conditions. The user should ensure
that the equipment is not installed in a location where it may
be subjected to external conditions (such as high pressure
steam) which might cause a build up of electrostatic
charges on non-conducting surfaces. Additionally, cleaning
of the equipment should be done with a damp cloth.
