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1. Safety instructions
1.20 Cleaning
○ There is a fire hazard from the use of
flammable cleaning agents. Use only
non-flammable cleaning agents that are
suitable for the intended purpose.
○ Do not use corrosive cleaning agents.
○ Do not use steam-jet equipment or high-
pressure cleaners. This may damage
electrical components.
Observe the IP protection class.
○ Mark wet areas accordingly.
1.21 Special safety instructions regarding explosion protection
○ Inspect the product at regular intervals
for damage that may present a risk of
ignition.
○ The lubricant’s ignition temperature has
to be at least 50 kelvin above the max.
surface temperature of the components.
○ Use only tools and clothing approved for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres
(ESD).
○ Transport/assembly/repairs and work on
electrical components may be performed
only if it is ensured that there is no explo-
sive atmosphere present.
○ Repairs or modifications to explosion-
proof machinery may be performed only
by the manufacturer or a workshop rec-
ognized by a notified body and accepted
by the manufacturer. If the work is not
performed by the manufacturer itself, the
repair must be accepted and approved in
○ Always behave so as to avoid explosion
hazards.
○ A written work authorization from the
operator is required prior to initiating
work in potentially explosive atmo-
spheres. Unauthorized persons must be
kept away.
○ There must be no evidence that parts of
the explosion protection are missing or
non-functional. If this is not excluded,
switch off the machine and immediately
notify the supervisor.
○ Explosion protection measures must
never be deactivated, changed, or
bypassed.
○ The introduction of ignition sources such
as sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces
into potentially explosive atmospheres is
prohibited.