Burkert Type 8635 - Manual (Page 5)

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Particular safety instructions
PTB 04 ATEX 2027
4 PArTiculAr sAfETy
insTrucTions
Danger!
risk of explosion when opening the device!
▶ During the installation and setting of the micro switches, no Ex
atmosphere may be present.
risk of explosion due to electrostatic discharge.
In the event of a sudden discharge from electrostatically charged
devices or individuals, there is a risk of an explosion in the explosion-
risk area.
▶ Take suitable measures to ensure that no electrostatic discharges
can build up in the explosion-risk area.
▶ Clean the device surface by gently wiping it with a damp or anti-
static cloth only.
to prevent the risk of explosion, observe not only the safety
instructions in the operating instructions for operation in the
explosion-risk area, but also the following:
▶ Observe information on temperature class, ambient temperature,
degree of protection and voltage on the type label for the approval.
▶ Do not use devices in areas where there is gas with a lower igni-
tion temperature than indicated on the type label for the approval.
▶ Installation, operation and maintenance may be performed by
qualified technicians only.
Danger!
▶ Observe the applicable safety regulations (also national safety
regulations) as well as the general rules of technology for con-
struction and operation.
▶ Do not repair the device yourself, but replace it with an equivalent
device.
▶ Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer only.
▶ Do not expose the device to any mechanical and/or thermal loads
which will exceed the limits described in the operating instructions.
▶ Use only cable and line entry points which have been approved
for the respective application area and which have been screwed
into place according to the associated installation instructions.
▶ Close all unnecessary cable glands with lock screws approved
for the explosions area.
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