Safety Notes; Preconditions For Use; Improper Device Modifications; Laws And Directives - Siemens SITRANS LR560 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety notes

2.1

Preconditions for use

This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, observe these instructions and all the specifications
relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or
symbols from the device. Always keep the information and symbols in a completely legible
state.
2.1.1

Improper device modifications

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
2.1.2

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)
2.1.3

Safety marking symbols

In manual
LR560 (FOUNDATION FIELDBUS)
Operating Instructions, 06/2018, A5E34648692-AE
WARNING
to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product
approvals.
On product
(Label on product:
yellow back-
ground.)
Description
WARNING: refer to accompanying documents (manual) for
details.
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