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M00000118- E-uk – 06.07 DL645 and Simplex 45
General Condition of Use
This equipment could not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This equipment could not be installed along escape routes or obstructing emergency exits.
Rotating Machinery
Rotating industrial machinery may possess huge amounts of stored energy. On no account
should maintenance be started unless all aspects of safety precautions normally associated
with industrial electronic control systems and machines are fully understood.
Before starting to work on the equipment, ensure that all personnel are familiar with the
associated blocks in the system, including control loops, mechanics, drives, transducers and
electrics. Please read all the Equipment Manuals first.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Where necessary within the technical manual, Warnings, Cautions and Notes may be given.
Warnings
Are for conditions that might endanger people. The instructions given in Warnings must be
followed precisely. They are given to avoid injury or death.
Cautions
Are for conditions that may cause damage to equipment, or may spoil work. The instructions
given in Cautions must be followed to avoid spoilt work or damage to equipment.
Notes
Alert the user to pertinent facts and conditions.
Static Sensitive Devices
Some of the PCB’s in the equipment covered by this Technical Manual contain Static Sensitive
Devices. It is recommended that maintenance and service engineers are fully aware of the
Local Industry Regulations and procedures when handling such devices.
Good Practices
Equipment being installed must not be left unattended unless all potential mechanical and electrical
hazards have been made safe. A competent person must be left in charge when the equipment is in a
potentially unsafe condition.
The following points indicate good practice that will contribute to safety and avoid equipment
damage.
i Ensure that all electrical power supplies and batteries are turned OFF and
disconnected before working on any of the equipment.
ii Never leave the equipment in a potentially dangerous state.
iii Use only the correct tools for the task in hand.
iv When working on the equipment, remove any personal jewellery that may be
conductive, or clothing that may become entangled with mechanical parts.