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2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN - SAFETY-RELATED INFORMATION
2.1. Personnel Qualifications
Only qualified personnel who are familiar with and fully understand the contents of this manual are
authorized to work on and with this product.
Qualified personnel must be familiar with current standards, regulations and requirements concerning
prevention of accidents during work undertaken on and with this product.
These qualified personnel must have undergone safety training in order to be able to detect and avoid
related hazards.
Their professional training, knowledge and experience renders such qualified personnel capable of
preventing and recognizing potential hazards that might be generated through use of the product, modifying
settings and the mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment in the whole installation.
2.2. Use in Compliance with Industry Practice
As demonstrated in these instructions, this product is a component designed for use in industrial
environments.
The current safety instructions, specified conditions and technical specifications must be complied with at all
times.
Before starting to use the product, undertake a risk analysis using actual examples. Depending on the result,
the necessary safety measures must be implemented.
Since the product is used as a component in an overall system, it is the user's responsibility to guarantee
people's safety through the concept of the overall system (e.g. concept of a machine).
Only use original manufacturer accessories and spare parts.
The product must not be used in explosive atmospheres (Ex zone).
All other types of use are deemed to be non-compliant and can be dangerous.
Only qualified personnel are authorized to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical equipment.
