Safety Notes - Siemens HiPath 3000 Operating Manual

Safety notes

Safety notes
Using the Gigaset M2 Ex professional handset in po-
tentially explosive working environments
This handset satisfies the requirements of the ATEX directive and meets
the required EN and IEC standards (see the appendix in the operating man-
ual). See also the notes in the declaration of conformity.
The Gigaset M2 Ex professional was designed for use in potentially explo-
sive working environments (Ex zones) and in compliance with fire preven-
tion regulations. Local and operational factors may lead to an explosive at-
mosphere in an Ex zone. Therefore, please note the following Ex safety
notes:
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Handset
• The handset may only be operated in Ex zones where it is certi-
fied. Refer to the appendix in the operating manual, the device
identification and the EC type examination certificate. For a copy
of the type examination certificate, see http://www.sie-
mens.com/hipath.
• Users must check the handset for damage and verify that it is
operating correctly before using it in the Ex zone. A damaged
handset, or a handset that is not fully functional, may not be
brought into or used in the Ex zone.
• The following requirements must be met to satisfy the Ex pro-
tection and IP rating IP 65 (casing protection) in an Ex zone:
– The rubber seal must always be inserted in the handset's
charging socket.
– The battery compartment seal must be inserted (see the
"Putting the handset into service" section of the operating
manual).
– The cover of the battery compartment must be tightly
screwed on.
• Deactivate the handset immediately and remove it from the Ex
zone if the following situations occur:
– You notice damage to the handset.
– If liquids have seeped into the handset.
• Repair a damaged handset immediately.
• Only Siemens service employees with Ex zone training and au-
thorisation should repair and service the handset.
• The handset's Ex zone authorisation is no longer valid if it has
been tampered with.