Burkert Type 8686 - Manual (Page 7)

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Basicsafetyinstructions
general hazardous situations
To prevent injuries:
▶ The feedback head Type 8685 and control head Type 8686 must
not be used in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
▶ 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 applica-
tion planning and operation of the device.
To prevent damage to property of the device, ensure:
▶ Do not feed any aggressive or flammable media into the pilot air
port for Type 8686
▶ Do not feed any liquids into the pilot air port for Type 8686.
▶ Do not physically stress the body (e.g. by placing objects on it or
standing on it).
▶ Do not make any external modifications to the device bodies.
note!
electrostatic sensitive components/modules.
The device contains electronic components, which react sensitively
to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact with electrostatically
charged persons or objects is hazardous to these components. In
the worst case scenario, they will be destroyed immediately or will
fail after start-up.
▶ Observe the requirements in accordance with EN 61340-5-1
to minimize/avoid the possibility of damage caused by a sudden
electrostatic discharge.
▶ Also, ensure that you do not touch electronic components when
the power supply voltage is present.
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Type 8685 / 8686