Improper use
Possibly
foreseeable
misuse
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Improper use includes:
using the product contrary to its intended use,
operation under inadmissible environmental and operating condi‑
tions,
vacuum control of potentially explosive atmospheres which does
not correspond to the ATEX authorization of the sensor see
sensor rating plate,
operation despite obvious faults or defective safety devices,
usage despite incomplete assembly,
pulling plug‑in connections on the cable out of the socket,
use in mines or underground.
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse
In addition to improper use, there are types of use which are
prohibited when handling the device:
installation and operation in potentially explosive atmospheres,
unauthorized extensions or conversions, in particular when these
impair safety,
fully exposing the device to the vacuum, immersing it in liquids,
exposing it to water spray or steam jets,
vacuum control of hot, unstable, or explosive media,
operation with sharp‑edged objects,
switching the device on/off with tools or one's foot.
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