Instruction manual

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INM9380-RD-1
May 2012
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety instructions for installation and operating personnel
The operating instructions provided here contain essential safety instructions for installation personnel and
those engaged in the operation, maintenance and servicing of the equipment.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with these instructions can endanger the lives or health of
personnel and risk damage to the plant and the environment.
WARNING!
The responsibility for planning, installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance, particularly with respect to applications in explosion-hazard
areas, lies with the plant operator.
Before commencing installation or commissioning:
• Read and understand the contents of this manual
• Ensure installation and operating personnel have received adequate training for this task
• Ensure that any operating instructions are fully understood by the personnel responsible.
• Observe national and local installation and mounting regulations (e.g. IEC 60079-14).
WARNING!
These assemblies may not be used in explosion-hazard area applications if
they have been used previously in general electrical installations.
During operation:
• Make the relevant instructions available at all times to the operating personnel.
• Observe safety instructions.
• Observe national safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Operate the equipment within its published specification.
• Servicing, maintenance work or repairs not described in this manual must not be performed without prior
agreement with the manufacturer.
• Any damage to this equipment may render its explosion protection null and void.
• No changes to any of the components that might impair their explosion protection are permitted.
If any information provided here is not clear:
• Contact MTL or one of its representatives.
Note: Improper installation and operation of the enclosure can result in the invalidation of the guarantee.