Explosion Protection; Personnel Qualification; Significance Of These Instructions - Sartorius PMA.Vision VIS1Y EU Series Operating Instructions Manual

2.2

Explosion Protection

If the device is used outside the Federal Republic of Germany, the relevant national
electrical codes and safety regulations must be observed. Ask your dealer or Sartorius
Service Center about the guidelines that apply in their country.
Use within the scope of validity of the European ATEX Directive:
− In accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU, the model in the VIS1Y series is a
category 3 device, suitable for use in Zone 2 potentially explosive areas.
− The ex-link converter YCO17-Z is an associated electrical apparatus that can
only be installed outside of the potentially explosive area.
− Refer to the EU Type Examination Certificates in Chapter "18.2 Explosion
Protection Approvals", page 60 for the device ID
Please observe the safety instructions in drawing 2028218 in Chapter "18.2
Explosion Protection Approvals", page 60.
Use in Canada and the USA:
− The scales in the VIS1Y model series are suitable for use in Class I, Division 2.
− The ex-link converter YCO17-Z is an associated electrical apparatus that can only
be installed outside of the potentially explosive area.
− Please observe Certificates of Compliance 3055566 as well as Control Drawing
2028219 in Chapter "18.2 Explosion Protection Approvals", page 60.
Use in Australia / New Zealand:
− Please observe IECEx Certificate of Conformity IECEx FME 15.0008X and Safety
Instructions 2028218 in Chapter "18.2 Explosion Protection Approvals",
page 60.
2.3

Personnel Qualification

All persons working on the device must possess the necessary knowledge
(Description, see Chapter "1.2 Target Groups", page 5).
The actions described are addressed to the "user." If individual actions must be carried
out by other target groups or by Sartorius Service personnel: The qualification
required will be indicated.
2.4

Significance of these Instructions

Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can have serious consequences,
e.g. exposure of individuals to electrical, mechanical or chemical hazards.
Before working with the device: Read the instructions carefully and in full.
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If the instructions are lost: Request a replacement or download the latest version
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from the Sartorius website (www.sartorius.com).
The information contained in these instructions must be available to all
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individuals working on the device.
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