Improper Use - ADS-tec OPC9000 Series Instruction Manual

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2.3 Improper use

Operation other than or beyond that described for the device shall be deemed improper use.
The device is not allowed to be used to control vehicles or for applications for which further approvals
beyond the manufacturer's declaration are necessary, e.g. applications with explosion hazard, medical
technology and shipping industry.
The product does not support any safety functions of functional safety. Do not use the product to
evaluate safety-relevant data in order to bring a system to a safe state.
The device must not be put into operation in the case of transport damage or nonconformity with the
specifications and must be taken out of operation in the case of changing conditions.
In the case of improper use, ADS-TEC shall not accept responsibility or liability for injury or damage that
is directly or indirectly attributable to the handling of the device.
If the device is opened up by an unauthorised person, the user may be subject to hazards and the
warranty is invalidated.
Should the device have evident signs of damages caused, e.g., by improper operation or storage
conditions or due to improper use or handling, it must be shut down immediately. Ensure that it is
secured against being started up accidentally.
The device can be damaged as a result of unauthorised mechanical modifications. Make sure that the
device is not drilled, chiselled or perforated and its exterior shape and design is not modified in any way!
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