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Safety instructions
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General notes on safety
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Actuator controls
Manual
AUMATIC AC 01.1/ACExC 01.1 Foundation Fieldbus
Standards/directives
AUMA products are designed and manufactured in compliance with recog-
nised standards and directives. This is certified in a declaration of incorpora-
tion and a declaration of conformity.
The end user or the contractor of the plant must observe national laws and
regulations regarding assembly, electrical connection, and commissioning
on site.
This includes in particular the fulfilment of the requirements in standards
and directives for potentially explosive areas, such as e.g. EN 60079-17
“Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas
(other than mines) (IEC 60079-17:2002)”.
This includes, in particular the observance of the applicable configuration
directives for fieldbus applications.
Safety instructions/
warnings
All personnel working with this device must be familiar with the safety and
warning instructions in this manual and observe the instructions given.
Safety instructions and warning signs on the device must be observed to
avoid personal injury or property damage.
Qualification of staff
Assembly, electrical connection, commissioning, operation, and mainte-
nance must be carried out exclusively by suitably qualified personnel
authorised by the end user or contractor of the plant.
Prior to working on this product, the staff must have thoroughly read and
understood these instructions and, furthermore, know and observe officially
recognised rules regarding occupational health and safety.
Work performed in potentially explosive atmospheres is subject to special
regulations which have be observed. The end user or contractor of the plant
are responsible for respect and control of these regulations, standards, and
laws.
Commissioning
Prior to commissioning, it is important to check that all settings are in com-
pliance with the requirements of the application. Incorrect settings might
present a danger to the application, e.g. cause damage to the valve or the
installation.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for any consequential damage. Such
risk lies entirely with the user.
Safe operation
Prerequisites for safe and smooth operation:
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Correct transport, proper storage, mounting and installation, as well as
careful commissioning.
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Exclusively operate the device if it is in perfect condition while observing
these instructions.
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Immediately inform about any faults and damage and allow for corrective
measures.
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Observe recognised rules for occupational health and safety.
Protective measures
The end user or the contractor are responsible for implementing required
protective measures on site, such as enclosures, barriers, or personal
safety equipment for the staff.
Maintenance
Any device modification requires the consent of the manufacturer.