Voith BTS-Ex - Definition of Safety Symbols; Intended Use; Unintended Use

BTS
-Ex, non-contacting thermal switch unit
Safety
Installation and Operating Manual / Version 7 / 3626-019600ex en / Protection class
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5.1.2 Definition of safety symbols
Symbol
Definition
Explosion hazard
Marking with the Ex-symbol indicates possible hazards which have to be
observed for the use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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5.2 Intended use
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The non-contacting thermal switch unit (BTS-Ex) serves for the non-contacting
temperature monitoring of Voith turbo couplings and has been designed for
industrial applications. Any use beyond that described herein, e.g. for operating or
application conditions that have not been agreed upon, is deemed unintended.
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Intended use also includes observing this installation and operating manual.
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The manufacturer is not liable for any damages resulting from unintended use.
The risk has to be borne solely by the user.
5.3 Unintended use
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Design range is not met.
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Any use beyond that described herein, e.g. for higher powers, higher speeds, or
operating conditions that have not been agreed upon, is deemed unintended.
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Moreover, it is not permitted to use BTS-Ex non-contacting thermal switch units or
spare parts from third parties.
Design range
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Operating manual
of turbo coupling