F012-P User Manual
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8.3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
8.3.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
● Handle the battery with the utmost care to prevent a short circuit and damage. A mistreated
battery can become unsafe. Unsafe batteries can cause serious injury.
Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, incinerate, heat above its rated temperature or
expose the contents to water.
● Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this device may only be carried out
by trained persons authorized by the operator of the facility. Persons must read and understand
this manual before carrying out its instructions.
Intrinsically safe applications - Type PC
● Only batteries of type FW-LiBAT-021 that hold the Ex marking as shown below are suitable
replacements and certified for use in hazardous areas.
● Before replacing the battery in hazardous area, verify that the new battery is undamaged, in
good condition and suitable for use in the unit. The battery should carry the type indication FW-
LiBAT-021. Re-ordering nr. is SPC02.
● Never use safe area batteries in hazardous area. DO NOT EXCHANGE TYPES PB AND PC.
Using the wrong type of battery can pose a SERIOUS RISK.
Fig.38: Marking battery type PC: Intrinsically Safe FW-LiBAT-021 (SPC02)
Safe area applications - Type PB
● Before replacing the battery, verify that the new battery is undamaged, in good condition and
suitable for use in your product. The battery should carry the type indication StdLiBAT021. Re-
ordering nr. is SPB02.
Fig.39: Marking battery type PB: Safe area StdLiBAT021 (SPB02)