Siemens SITRANS FMS500 - Safety notes; Laws and directives

Safety notes
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This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, observe these instructions and all the speci󹪝cations relevant
to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or
symbols from the device. Always keep the information and symbols in a completely legible
state.
CAUTION
Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning
and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance.
Only quali󹪝ed personnel should install or operate this instrument.
Note
Alterations to the product, including opening or improper modi󹪝cations of the product are not
permitted.
If this requirement is not observed, the CE mark and the manufacturer's warranty will expire.
If the equipment is used in a manner not speci󹪝ed by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
2.1 Laws and directives
Observe the safety rules, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection,
assembly and operation. These include, for example:
• National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
• Canadian Electrical Code (CEC Part I) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
• IEC60079-14 (international)
• EN60079-14 (EU and UK)
SITRANS FMS500
Operating Instructions, 01/2024, A5E52677520-AA 9