Safety Instructions; Basic Information On Safety; Range Of Application - AUMA AUMATIC AC 01.2 Manual

Safety instructions

1. Safety instructions
1.1.

Basic information on safety

Standards/directives
Safety instructions/warn-
ings
Qualification of staff
Commissioning
Operation
Protective measures
Maintenance
1.2.

Range of application

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AUMA products are designed and manufactured in compliance with recognised
standards and directives. This is certified in a Declaration of Incorporation and a EC
Declaration of Conformity.
The end user or the contractor must ensure that all legal requirements, directives,
guidelines, national regulations and recommendations with respect to assembly,
electrical connection, commissioning and operation are met at the place of installation.
They include among others applicable configuration guidelines for fieldbus
applications.
All personnel working with this device must be familiar with the safety and warning
instructions in this manual and observe the instructions given. Safety instructions
and warning signs on the device must be observed to avoid personal injury or property
damage.
Assembly, electrical connection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance must
be carried out exclusively by suitably qualified personnel having been authorised by
the end user or contractor of the plant only.
Prior to working on this product, the staff must have thoroughly read and understood
these instructions and, furthermore, know and observe officially recognised rules
regarding occupational health and safety.
Prior to commissioning, it is important to check that all settings meet the requirements
of the application. Incorrect settings might present a danger to the application, e.g.
cause damage to the valve or the installation. The manufacturer will not be held
liable for any consequential damage. Such risk lies entirely with the user.
Prerequisites for safe and smooth operation:
Correct transport, proper storage, mounting and installation, as well as careful
commissioning.
Only operate the device if it is in perfect condition while observing these instruc-
tions.
Immediately report any faults and damage and allow for corrective measures.
Observe recognised rules for occupational health and safety.
Observe the national regulations.
During operation, the housing warms up and surface temperatures > 60 °C may
occur. To prevent possible burns, we recommend to the check surface temper-
ature with an appropriate thermometer prior to working with device and to wear
protective gloves, if required.
The end user or the contractor are responsible for implementing required protective
measures on site, such as enclosures, barriers, or personal protective equipment
for the staff.
Any device modification requires the consent of the manufacturer.
AUMA actuator controls are exclusively designed for the operation of AUMA actuators.
Other applications require explicit (written) confirmation by the manufacturer. The
following applications are not permitted, e.g.:
motor control
pump control
No liability can be assumed for inappropriate or unintended use.
Observance of these operation instructions is considered as part of the device's
designated use.
AC 01.2/ACExC 01.2 Foundation Fieldbus
Actuator controls