Laws And Directives - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

Safety notes

2.2 Laws and directives

Improper device modifications
Risk to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
● Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to
2.2 Laws and directives
Observe the safety rules, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection,
assembly and operation. These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EU)
US Installations only: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules
Note
● This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
● This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the operating instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference to radio communications, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection,
assembly and operation. These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
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WARNING
observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
Operating Instructions, 01/2019, A5E44036384-AB
SITRANS FC310