Impermissible repair of explosion protected devices
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Repair must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
Maintenance during continued operation in a hazardous area
There is a risk of explosion when carrying out repairs and maintenance on the device in a
hazardous area.
• Isolate the device from power.
- or -
• Ensure that the atmosphere is explosion-free (hot work permit).
Impermissible accessories and spare parts
Risk of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
• Only use original accessories or original spare parts.
• Observe all relevant installation and safety instructions described in the instructions for the
Humid environment
Risk of electric shock.
• Avoid working on the device when it is energized.
• If working on an energized device is necessary, ensure that the environment is dry.
• Make sure when carrying out cleaning and maintenance work that no moisture penetrates
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device or enclosed with the accessory or spare part.
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the inside of the device.
Service and maintenance
7.3 Maintenance and repair work
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