
6.3
Maintenance and repair work
WARNING
Impermissible repair of explosion protected devices
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
● Repair must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
WARNING
Maintenance during continued operation in a hazardous area
There is a risk of explosion when carrying out repairs and maintenance on the device in a
hazardous area.
● Isolate the device from power.
- or -
● Ensure that the atmosphere is explosion-free (hot work permit).
WARNING
Impermissible accessories and spare parts
Risk of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
● Only use original accessories or original spare parts.
● Observe all relevant installation and safety instructions described in the instructions for the
device or enclosed with the accessory or spare part.
6.3.1
Enclosure open
WARNING
Enclosure open
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas as a result of hot components and/or charged capacitors
inside the device.
To open the device in a hazardous area:
1. Isolate the device from power.
2. Visually inspect sensor inlet and outlet.
Exception: Devices exclusively having Intrinsic safety (Ex i) may be opened in an energized
state in hazardous areas.
Service and maintenance
6.3 Maintenance and repair work
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