Device Safety Considerations; Returning Equipment; Grounding Equipment - Emerson FB1100 Termination Board Field Replacement Manual

Device Safety Considerations

Reading these Instructions
Before operating the device, read these instructions carefully and understand their safety
implications. In some situations, improperly using this device may result in damage or injury. Keep
this manual in a convenient location for future reference. Note that these instructions may not cover
all details or variations in equipment or cover every possible situation regarding installation,
operation, or maintenance. Should problems arise that are not covered sufficiently in the text,
immediately contact Customer Support for further information.
Protecting Operating Processes
A failure of this device – for whatever reason -- may leave an operating process without appropriate
protection and could result in possible damage to property or injury to persons. To protect against
this, you should review the need for additional backup equipment or provide alternate means of
protection (such as alarm devices, output limiting, fail-safe valves, relief valves, emergency shutoffs,
emergency switches, etc.). Contact Remote Automation Solutions for additional information.

Returning Equipment

If you need to return any equipment to Remote Automation Solutions, it is your responsibility to
ensure that the equipment has been cleaned to safe levels, as defined and/or determined by
applicable federal, state and/or local law regulations or codes. You also agree to indemnify Remote
Automation Solutions and hold Remote Automation Solutions harmless from any liability or damage
which Remote Automation Solutions may incur or suffer due to your failure to ensure device
cleanliness.

Grounding Equipment

Ground metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments in accordance with OSHA
Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems
rules and regulations as specified in , 29 CFR, Part 1910,
Subpart S, dated: April 16, 1981 (OSHA rulings are in agreement with the National Electrical Code).
You must also ground mechanical or pneumatic instruments that include electrically operated
devices such as lights, switches, relays, alarms, or chart drives.
Protecting from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
This device contains sensitive electronic components which be damaged by exposure to an ESD
voltage. Depending on the magnitude and duration of the ESD, it can result in erratic operation or
complete failure of the equipment. Ensure that you correctly care for and handle ESD-sensitive
components.