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Important user information – Rockwell Automation 1797-XXX FLEX Ex System Certification Reference Manual User Manual

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Important User Information

Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and
Maintenance of Solid State Controls
(Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local
Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi)
describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired
electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide
variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is
acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or
consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes.
Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular
installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for
actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of
information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written
permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc. is prohibited.

Throughout this manual we may use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING

Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can
cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead
to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

IMPORTANT

Identifies information that is critical for successful application
and understanding of the product.

ATTENTION

Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can
lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic
loss. Attentions help you:

• identify a hazard
• avoid a hazard
• recognize the consequence

SHOCK HAZARD

Labels may be located on or inside the equipment to alert people
that dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD

Labels may be located on or inside the equipment to alert people
that surfaces may be dangerous temperatures.