For Use In Hazardous Areas - Siemens SIPROCESS GA700 Compact Operating Instructions

2.4

For use in hazardous areas

Qualified personnel for applications in hazardous areas
Persons who install, connect, commission, operate and service the device in a hazardous area
must have the following specific qualifications:
● They are authorized, trained or instructed in operating and maintaining devices and systems
according to the safety regulations for electrical circuits, high pressures and aggressive as
well as hazardous media.
● They are authorized and trained or instructed in carrying out work on electrical circuits for
hazardous systems.
● They are trained or instructed in maintenance and use of appropriate safety equipment
according to the pertinent safety regulations.
Unsuitable device for the hazardous area
Danger of explosion.
● Only use devices that have been approved for use in the intended hazardous area and
Protection from incorrect use
Explosion hazard
Only use the device within the voltage limits specified on the nameplate.
Note
Open the enclosure only in case of maintenance or service
Do not open the enclosure during operation. Open the enclosure only for installation or
maintenance.
Devices in explosion-proof design
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are labeled accordingly.
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Safety instructions
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