Improper Device Modifications; Requirements For Special Applications - Siemens SITRANS F Series Compact Operating Instructions

Safety notes

2.2 Requirements for special applications

Atmosphère explo‐
sible ATEX
2014/34/EU
Pressure equip‐
ment directive PED
2014/68/EU
2011/65/EU RoHS Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the restriction of
The applicable directives can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the specific device.
2.1.2

Improper device modifications

Improper device modifications
Risk to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
● Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to
2.2 Requirements for special applications
Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device versions
for each possible scenario during commissioning, operation, maintenance or operation in
systems cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need additional information not
covered by these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company representative.
Note
Operation under special ambient conditions
We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application
department before you operate the device under special ambient conditions as can be
encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for research and development
purposes.
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Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the harmoni‐
sation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and pro‐
tective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approxi‐
mation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment
the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment
WARNING
observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2019, A5E39940293-AB
SITRANS FC430