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Basic safety instructions
Type 8792, 8793 REV.2
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BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions do not consider any contingencies or incidents which occur during assembly,
operation and maintenance.
The operator is responsible for observing the location-specific safety regulations, also with reference to the
personnel.
Danger – high pressure!
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Before loosening lines and valves, turn off the pressure and vent the lines.
Risk of electric shock.
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Before reaching into the device or the equipment, switch off the power supply and secure to prevent
reactivation.
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Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations for electrical equipment.
Risk of burns/risk of fire during continuous operation through hot device surface.
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Keep the device away from highly flammable substances and media and do not touch with bare hands.
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injuries:
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Ensure that the system cannot be activated unintentionally.
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Installation and maintenance work may only be carried out by authorized specialist personnel and using
the appropriate tools.
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After an interruption in the electrical or pneumatic supply, ensure that the process is restarted in a
defined or controlled manner.
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The device may only be operated when in perfect condition and in consideration of the operating
instructions.
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Do not supply the pressure supply connection of the system with aggressive or flammable media or any
liquids.
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Do not physically stress the housing (e.g. by placing objects on it or standing on it).
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Do not make any external modifications to the device housings. Do not paint housing parts or screws.
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The general rules of technology must be observed for application planning and operation of the device.
NOTE
Electrostatic sensitive components / modules.
The device contains electronic components that are susceptible to electrostatic discharging (ESD).
Components that come into contact with electrostatically charged people or objects are at risk. In the
worst case scenario, these components are destroyed immediately or fail after start-up.
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Meet the requirements specified by EN 61340-5-1 to minimize or avoid the possibility of damage caused
by sudden electrostatic discharge.
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Do not touch electronic components when the supply voltage is connected.
Failure to observe these operating instructions and the information contained therein as well as unau
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thorized tampering with the device release us from any liability and also invalidate the warranty covering
the devices and accessories.
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