Safety Messages; Warnings - Emerson Smart Wireless THUM Adapter Reference Manual

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4075, Rev CA
Section 1
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1
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Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
Service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
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1.1

Safety messages

Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety
of the personnel performing the operations. Information that potentially raises safety issues is
indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please refer to the following safety messages before
performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
1.1.1

Warnings

Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or
serious injury.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
Introduction
Introduction
Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure the
instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field
wiring practices.
Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
Section 1: Introduction
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