Kontron KBox C-101 - Manual (Page 10)

3. Important Instructions KBox C-101 – User’s Guide (Version 2.00)
3.
Important Instructions
Prior performing any installation or commissioning work with the device, this manual must be read carefully to become
familiar with the device. The general safety instructions and information apply to all Kontron equipment for industrial
control applications.
This manual provides important information required for the proper operation of the KBox C-101!
This chapter contains instructions which must be observed when working with the KBox C-101.
3.1. Obligation of Diligence
The operator must ensure that industrial PCs of the KBox Series are only used in control cabinet environments, the
operation manual is understood and the personnel has the necessary authorization and regularly training about relevant
standards, regulations and instructions.
Further the operator must ensure that the industrial PC is mounted, operated and maintained according to the instruction
of this manual.
Depending on the target application the operator must observe the current applicable national and international
regulations and standards.
3.2. Personnel
Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are permitted to install and work with the
Kontron KBox C-101 industrial PC.
All applicable technical standards, regulations and guidelines for the installation and usage of the device must be
understood and followed. Further accident prevention regulations and directives must be observed.
Every user of this system must be familiar with the instructions described in this manual.
3.3. Appropriate Use, Field of Application
The KBox C-101 is to be used in control cabinet applications only. Necessary fire enclosures and similar safety measures
are to be provided by the control cabinet. The operator must ensure that the place of installation complies with applicable
national and international standards and regulations.
3.4. Warranty Note
Due to their limited service life, parts which by their nature are subject to a particularly high degree of wear (wearing
parts) are excluded from the warranty beyond that provided by law. This applies e.g., to buffer battery storage media like
SD cards.
3.5. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation
Kontron shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation if the user fails to observe the included
document: “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment” the hints in this manual or eventually the warning signs label
on the device.
3.6. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation
In the event of damage to the device caused by failure to observe the included document “General Safety Instructions for
IT Equipment” in this manual or eventually the warning signs label on the device, Kontron shall not be required to honor
the warranty even during the warranty period and shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation.
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