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5 Explosion Protection Volume 1
5.2 General Information
This safety manual provides operating instructions in accordance
with the directive 94/9/EG, the standards mentioned in the decla-
ration of conformity, the National Electrical Code (NEC: ANSI/NFPA
70) and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
National responsible authorities can claim additional requests.
Please observe the instructions given in this safety manual to avoid
personal injury and property damage and to ensure safe operation.
5.3 Improper Use
Warning about misuse The following use is inappropriate and has to be prevented:
• Use under other conditions and prerequisites than those speci-
fied by the manufacturer in his technical documents, data
sheets, operating and assembly instructions and other specifi-
cations.
• The repair of detectors that are used in explosion hazardous
areas by persons who were not authorized by
BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES.
• Using the device in a damaged or corroded condition.
• Operation with open or inadequately closed cover.
• Operation with
– inadequately sealed glands,
– inadequately tightened or damaged screwed fittings, i.e.
cable glands, adapters and sealing plugs.
• Operation without paying attention to the manufacturer's
safety precautions.
• Manipulating or bypassing existing safety installations.