Intended Use; Improper Use - Bosch Rexroth 4WS2EM 10 Series Operating Instructions Manual

10/48 Safety instructions
Bosch Rexroth AG, 4WS2EM 10...XL..., RE29583-XL-B/09.20

2.2 Intended use

The product is a hydraulic component.
You may use the product as follows:
• Directional servo valve with mechanical position feedback for the intended use in
an explosive atmosphere.
The product is only intended for professional use and not for private use.
Intended use includes having read and understood this documentation completely,
especially chapter 2 "Safety instructions".
The valve is designed and constructed for the control of oil flows. It complies with
the requirements of the EU Explosion Protection Directive 2014/34/EU.
For information on the device group, category and temperature class according to
the Explosion Protection Directive 2014/34/EU, please refer to "Data sheet 29583-XL"
under "Information on explosion protection" and to the name plate of the valve.
The valve may only be operated in a technically perfect condition and used as
described in these operating instructions. The connection conditions, application
conditions and performance data defined in these operating instructions must
not be changed.
If you intend to use the valve with other connection, application or performance data
than defined by Bosch Rexroth AG in these operating instructions, please contact
Bosch Rexroth AG beforehand. The valve must not be used with other connection,
application and performance data than defined in these operating instructions
without the written approval by Bosch Rexroth AG.

2.3 Improper use

Any use deviating from the intended use is improper and thus not admissible.
The installation or use of inappropriate products in safety-relevant applications
could result in unintended operating states when being used, which in turn could
cause personal injury and/or damage to property. Therefore, only use a product for
safety-relevant applications if this use is expressly specified and permitted in the
documentation of the product, e.g. in explosion-protected areas or in safety-related
parts of control systems (functional safety).
Improper use of the product includes:
• Faulty assembly
• Incorrect transport
• Lack of cleanliness during storage and assembly
• Incorrect installation
• Use of inappropriate/non-admissible hydraulic fluids
• Non-compliance with the specified performance limits
Changes and/or modifications to the valve are not admissible, refer to chapter 13
"Extension and modification".
Bosch Rexroth AG does not assume any liability for damage caused by improper use.
The user assumes all risks involved with improper use.