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Terminal Boxes
Series 8146/1, Series 8146/2
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Safety
The device has been manufactured to the state of the art while observing recognised
safety-related rules. When using the device, it is nevertheless possible for hazards to occur
to life and limb of the user or third parties or for the device, environment or material assets to
be compromised.
Use the device only
- if it is not damaged
- as intended, while remaining aware of safety and dangers
- in accordance with these operating instructions.
3.1
Intended Use
The terminal boxes 8146/1 and /2 are used to distribute electric energy and / or electric
signals in hazardous areas. They are explosion-protected equipment certified for use in
hazardous areas of Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.
The terminal boxes are manufactured in various sizes and can be combined to create larger
distribution units. They must be installed so they are stationary.
Intended use includes observing these operating instructions and the other applicable
documents, e.g. the data sheet. Any other use of the terminal boxes is not intended.
3.2
Personnel Qualification
Qualified specialist personnel are required to perform the activities described in these
operating instructions. This primarily applies to work in the following areas:
• Product selection, project engineering and modification
• Mounting/dismounting the device
• Installation
• Commissioning
• Maintenance, repair, cleaning
Specialists who perform these tasks must have a level of knowledge that meets applicable
national standards and regulations.
Additional knowledge is required for tasks in hazardous areas! R. STAHL recommends
having a level of knowledge equal to that described in the following standards:
• IEC/EN 60079-14 (Electrical installations design, selection and erection)
• IEC/EN 60079-17 (Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations)
• IEC/EN 60079-19 (Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation)