Chapter 2 - Safety Hazards, Warnings And Cautions; Safety; Warnings And Cautions - Honeywell Touchpoint Plus Wireless Technical Handbook

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Safety Hazards, Warnings And Cautions
Chapter 2 – Safety Hazards, Warnings and Cautions

2.1 Safety

Incorrect set-up, maintenance, operation or modification of the Touchpoint Plus Wireless gas detection
system or its installation may constitute a serious hazard to the health and safety of personnel and their
environment. It is therefore imperative that the contents of this chapter are thoroughly understood by everyone
who has access to the gas detection system or its associated equipment.
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-hazardous locations
only.
When properly installed, this gas detection system enclosure is rated as IP65.
It may be installed in a Pollution Degree 2 (i.e. laboratory, office or control room) or Pollution Degree 3 (i.e.
unheated boiler room) environment as defined by IEC/UL/EN 61010–1: Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
In all cases, several hazards may be present when operating or servicing the equipment and extreme caution
must be exercised at all times. The hazards that may be encountered include:
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Class 1 electrical hazards (AC 110/220 V, DC 18–32 V)
•
Mechanical hazards (Heavy components, swinging access doors)
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Environmental hazards (toxic atmospheres)
•
Fire and Ignition hazards (Touchpoint Plus Wireless is not ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 certified, and cannot be
used in flammable atmospheres, or where oxygen concentrations >25% v/v O

2.1.1 Warnings and Cautions

Safety of this equipment is reinforced by the use of safety labels that are fixed to the equipment in a visible
manner. The type of safety labels used and their location is detailed in this chapter. The degree of
seriousness of the hazard is indicated in this manual by the use of the following signal words accompanied by
a suitable hazard symbol:
Indicates an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, is extremely likely to result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It is also
used to alert the user against unsafe working practices and potential damage to equipment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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