General Safety Information - Siemens SITRANS TH100 Operating Instructions Manual

General safety information

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.
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
Qualified personnel for hazardous area applications
Persons who install, assemble, commission, operate and service the device in a hazardous
area must have the following specific qualifications:
● They are authorized, trained or instructed in operating and maintaining devices and systems
● They are authorized, trained, or instructed in carrying out work on electrical circuits for
● They are trained or instructed in maintenance and use of appropriate safety equipment
Unsuitable device for the hazardous area
Danger of explosion.
● Only use equipment that is approved for use in the intended hazardous area and labelled
SITRANS TH100
Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E00331168-04
WARNING
to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product
approvals.
according to the safety regulations for electrical circuits, high pressures, aggressive and
hazardous media.
hazardous systems.
according to the pertinent safety regulations.
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accordingly.
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