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8 EB 8384-1 EN

Safety instructions and measures

− Servicing explosion-protected devices

If a part of the device on which the explosion protection is based needs to be serviced,

thedevicemustnotbeputbackintooperationuntilaqualiedinspectorhasassessedit

accordingtoexplosionprotectionrequirements,hasissuedaninspectioncerticate,or

giventhedeviceamarkofconformity.Inspectionbyaqualiedinspectorisnotrequired

if the manufacturer performed a routine test on the device before putting it back into op-

eration. Document the passing of the routine test by attaching a mark of conformity to the

device.

Replace explosion-protected components only with original, routine-tested components by

the manufacturer.

Devices that have already been used outside hazardous areas and are intended for fu-

ture use inside hazardous areas must comply with the safety requirements placed on ser-

viced devices. Before being operated inside hazardous areas, test the devices according

tothespecicationsforservicingexplosion-protecteddevices.

EN60079-17appliestoservicingexplosion-protecteddevices.

− Maintenance, calibration and work on equipment

To ensure that components relevant to explosion protection are not damaged, observe the

maximumpermissiblevaluesspeciedinthecerticatesforintrinsicallysafecircuit.

Responsibilities of the operator

The operator is responsible for proper operation and compliance with the safety regulations.

Operators are obliged to provide these mounting and operating instructions to the operating

personnel and to instruct them in proper operation. Furthermore, the operator must ensure

that operating personnel or third persons are not exposed to any danger.

Responsibilities of operating personnel

Operating personnel must read and understand these mounting and operating instructions as

wellasthespeciedhazardstatements,warningandcautionnotes.Furthermore,theoperat-

ing personnel must be familiar with the applicable health, safety and accident prevention

regulations and comply with them.

Referenced standards and regulations

ThedevicewithaCEmarkingfulllstherequirementsoftheDirectives2014/30/EUand

2011/65/EU as well as 2014/34/EU depending on the version. The declarations of confor-

mity are included at the end of these instructions.

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