Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Siemens SIMATIC INOX Series Compact Operating Instructions

Safety instructions

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General safety instructions

Installation according to the instructions
The device may only be used in machines which comply with the Machinery Directive
The "Machinery Directive" governs, among other things, the precautions to be taken when
commissioning and operating machines within the European Economic Area.
Failure to follow these precautions is a breach of the Machinery Directive. Such failure may
also cause personal injury and damage depending on the machine operated.
The machine in which the HMI device is to be operated must conform to Directive
2006/42/EC.
Notes on the touch screen
Risk of explosion, personal injury or material damage in the case of a defective touch
screen
The application of excessive force to the device front can destroy the device touch screen,
for example, piercing the front membrane or breaking the touch screen carrier plate. There
is a risk of explosion, injury and food contamination with additional consequential and
health damage.
Make sure that excessive force cannot be applied to the device front.
If the device touch screen is defective, decommission the affected machine immediately
and replace the device at once. When replacing the device, please note the chapter
"Installing and connecting the device (Page 13)".
Note
Wrinkles on the touch screen
Wrinkles may form on the touch screen decorative foil under extreme climatic conditions.
This will not affect the operability of the touch screen and does not represent a deficiency in
quality.
Comfort Panels INOX, ITC INOX
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2017, A5E33472156-AI
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