Section 1: Overview; Safety Labels - Emerson ControlWave Series Site Considerations For Equipment Installation, Grounding, And Wiring Manual

Section 1: Overview

This section covers the following topics:
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This document provides information pertaining to the installation of RTUs, controllers, and flow
computers from Emerson Remote Automation Solutions, including the ROC, FloBoss devices,
FB1000 and FB2000 Series of flow computers and the FB3000 RTUs. More specifically, this
document provides information covering reasons, theory, and techniques for protecting your
personnel and equipment from electrical damage. Your system equipment affects both the quality
of service your company provides and many aspects of its operational safety. Loss of equipment
means lost production and profits as well as increased expenses.
Note
Information contained in this document is for educational purposes. Emerson Remote Automation
Solutions offers no warranties or guarantees on the effectiveness of the safety of techniques
described herein. Where the safety of installations and personnel is concerned, refer to the
National Electrical Code Rules and rules of local regulatory agencies.
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Safety Labels

This product may display safety label(s) to identify potential hazards. The same types of notices
appear within the documentation. Whenever you see an exclamation point (!) enclosed within a
triangle (shown to the left), consult the documentation for additional safety information about the
hazard and how to avoid it. The labels used are:
DANGER
MAY CAUSE DEATH
Observe all precautionary signs posted on the equipment.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury to personnel.
WARNING
DANGER TO PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
Observed all precautionary signs posted on the equipment.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or cause damage to the equipment.
Overview
Site Considerations for Equipment Installation, Grounding, and Wiring Manual
Safety Labels
Major Topics
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