Application; Safety Information; Errors And Impermissible Loading; Safety Regulations - Ecom Instruments Magnet-Ex 12 Operating Instructions Manual

1. Application

The Magnet-Ex 12 is a device for the detection and testing
of magnetic fields for industrial application in areas with an
increased risk of explosion in zones 2 and 1, in accordance
with directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137).

2. Safety information

These operating instructions contain information and safety
regulations which are to be observed without fail for safe
operation in the described conditions. Non-observance of
this information and these instructions can have serious
consequences or it may violate regulations.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before
starting to use the unit!
In case of any doubt (in the form of translation or printing
errors) the German language operating instructions shall
apply.

3. Errors and impermissible loading

If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of the unit
has been impaired, it must be withdrawn from use and
removed immediately from the Ex-area.
Measures must be taken to prevent it from being restarted
accidentally.
We recommend that the unit is returned to the manufacturer
for inspection.
The safety of the unit may be compromised, if, for example:
- there is visible damage to the housing.
- the unit has been subjected to excessive loads.
- the unit has been improperly stored.
- the unit has been damaged in transit.
- unit markings or inscriptions are illegible.
- malfunctions occur.
- permitted limit values have been exceeded.

4. Safety regulations

Use of this unit assumes that the operator observes the
conventional safety regulations and has read the certificate
in order to eliminate faulty operation of the unit.
The following safety regulations must also be complied with:
- The device may not be opened inside the Ex-area.
- The batteries may only be exchanged outside the Ex-area.
- Additional batteries must not be carried in the Ex-area.
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