Return Procedure - Siemens SITRANS F Kompaktbetriebsanleitung

WARNING
Enclosure open
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas as a result of hot components and/or charged capacitors inside the device.
To open the device in a hazardous area:
1. Isolate the device from power.
2. Observe the wait time specified in Technical data (Page 21) or on the warning sign before opening the device.
3. Visually inspect sensor inlet and outlet.
Exception: Devices exclusively having the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may be opened in an energized state in
hazardous areas.
WARNING
Improper connection after maintenance
Risk of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
Connect the device correctly after maintenance.
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Close the device after maintenance work.
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Refer to Connecting (Page 10).
7.4

Return procedure

Enclose the bill of lading, return document and decontamination certificate in a clear plastic pouch and attach it firmly to the
outside of the packaging.
Required forms
● Delivery note
● Return goods delivery note (http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/returngoodsnote)
with the following information:
– Product (item description)
– Number of returned devices/replacement parts
– Reason for returning the item(s)
● Decontamination declaration (http://www.siemens.com/sc/declarationofdecontamination)
With this declaration you warrant "that the device/replacement part has been carefully cleaned and is free of residues.
The device/replacement part does not pose a hazard for humans and the environment."
If the returned device/replacement part has come into contact with poisonous, corrosive, flammable or water-
contaminating substances, you must thoroughly clean and decontaminate the device/replacement part before returning it
in order to ensure that all hollow areas are free from hazardous substances. Check the item after it has been cleaned.
Any devices/replacement parts returned without a decontamination declaration will be cleaned at your expense before
further processing.
7.5 Disposal
SITRANS FS230
A5E38755607-AA, 02/2017
Devices described in this manual should be recycled. They may not be disposed of in the municipal
waste disposal services according to the Directive 2012/19/EC on waste electronic and electrical
equipment (WEEE).
Devices can be returned to the supplier within the EC, or to a locally approved disposal service for
eco-friendly recycling. Observe the specific regulations valid in your country.
Further information about devices containing batteries can be found at: Information about battery /
product return (WEEE) (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109479891/)
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