Unpacking And Delivery; Use In A Potentially Explosive Atmosphere - GE RSTi-EP User Manual

6.1.4 Unpacking and Delivery

All of the elements that make up the RSTi-EP station are packaged individually for delivery.
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Check the delivery for completeness and transport damage.
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Report any transport damage immediately to the respective transport company.
The product can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
The components in the RSTi-EP series can be destroyed by electrostatic
discharge.
Caution
• Ensure that personnel and work equipment are adequately grounded.
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Unpack all parts and sort the modules into the installation sequence as per the instructions.
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Dispose of all packaging in accordance with the local disposal guidelines. The cardboard
packaging from the modules and fieldbus network adapters can be sent for paper recycling.

6.1.5 Use in a Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

If the RSTi-EP station is used in a potentially explosive atmosphere rated as Zone 2, the housing must
meet the requirements of explosion protection type Ex n or Ex e and protection class IP54. Sensors
and actuators that are located in Zone 2 or in a safe zone can be connected. All cable glands on the
housing must be approved for Ex e.
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