Safety Instructions; Requirement For Safe Use; Precondition For Use; Warning Symbols On The Device - Siemens SITRANS VP300 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

2.1

Requirement for safe use

2.1.1

Precondition for use

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 specifications
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.
2.1.2

Warning symbols on the device

Symbol
2.1.3

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)
See also
SITRANS VP300 certificates (www.siemens.com/certificates/vp300)
SITRANS VP300 with or without HART
Operating Instructions, 03/2011, A5E01258666-03
Explanation of the warning symbols on the device
Consult operating instructions
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