Application; Safety Information; Validity Of Documentation; Faults And Damage - Ecom Instruments CN ATEX Series Safety Instructions

1. Application

The CNx(e) ATEX PDA is suitable for industrial application in explosive areas (zone 2 and
zone 22) in accordance with directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95) and directive 99/92/EC (ATEX
137). The CNx(e) ATEX designation covers device versions CN3 ATEX, CN3e ATEX, CN4
ATEX and CN4e ATEX.

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 the Intermec operating instructions and these safety precautions
carefully before starting to use the unit!

3. Validity of documentation

We, ecom instruments GmbH, declare under our sole responsibility that our „CNx(e)
ATEX" product range is based on device types CN3 and CN3e as well as CN4 and CN4e
from Intermec.
All of the original documents such as the general safety precautions, the Quick Start
Guide, explanations and the operating instructions therefore maintain their validity.
Exceptions and variations thereof (e.g. relating to use in hazardous areas) are to be
inferred from these safety precautions.
In case of any doubt these safety precautions provided by ecom instruments Gmbh shall
apply.

4. Faults and damage

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withdrawn from use and removed immediately from the Ex-area.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.
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