Siemens SITRANS P DS III - Safety Information and Precautions; Preconditions for Safe Use

SITRANS P DS III
Service Manual, 06/2014, A5E34219855-01
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Safety notes
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2.1
Precondition for use
2.1.1
Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, 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) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EC)
2.1.2
Conformity with European directives
The device complies with the European directives even following the use of replacement
parts.
2.2
Improper device modifications
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
• Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure
to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product
approvals.