Basic safety instructions – Burkert Type 0742 User Manual
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Basic safety instructions
3.
BAsic sAfETy 
insTrucTiOns
These	safety	instructions	do	not	make	allowance	for	any	
•	 Contingencies	and	events	which	may	arise	during	the	installation,	
operation and maintenance of the devices.
• Local safety regulations – the operator is responsible for observing
these regulations, also with reference to the installation personnel.
danger	of	explosion!
•	 The	device	is	part	of	a	closed	system	and	must	not	be	removed	
during operation.
risk	of	electric	shock!
Acute	risk	of	injury	from	hazardous	body	voltage!	Risk	of	damaging	
the	device	by	short-circuit!
•	 Before	reaching	into	the	device	or	the	equipment,	switch	off	the	
power supply and secure to prevent reactivation!
• Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations
for electrical equipment!
danger	–	high	pressure!
When	reaching	into	the	system,	there	is	an	acute	risk	of	injury.
•	 Before	dismounting	pneumatic	lines	and	valves,	turn	off	the	
pressure and vent the lines.
•	 During	the	installation,	make	certain	the	flow	direction	is	correct.
•	 Observe	applicable	accident	prevention	and	safety	regulations	
for pressurized devices.
danger	of	explosion	caused	by	electrostatic	charge!
If	there	is	a	sudden	discharge	from	electrostatically	charged	
devices	or	persons,	there	is	a	danger	of	explosion	in	the	EX	area.
•	 Using	suitable	measures,	ensure	that	no	electrostatic	charges	
can occur in the EX area.
• Clean the device surface by gently wiping it with a damp or anti-
static cloth only.
general	hazardous	situations.
To	prevent	injuries:
•	 Ensure	that	the	system	cannot	be	activated	unintentionally.
•	 Installation	 and	 maintenance	 work	 may	 be	 carried	 out	 only	 by	
authorized technicians with the appropriate tools.
• After an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply,
ensure that the process is restarted in a defined or controlled
manner.
• The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and
in consideration of the operating instructions.
• The general rules of technology must be observed for application
planning and operation of the device.
Failure	 to	 observe	 this	 operating	 manual	 and	 its	 operating	
instructions	as	well	as	unauthorized	tampering	with	the	device	
release	us	from	any	liability	and	also	invalidate	the	warranty	
covering	the	devices	and	accessories!
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PTB 02 ATEX 2173 X
