Safety Instructions - Siemens SITRANS P III serie Bedienungsanleitung

Safety instructions

Precondition for use
This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to ensure safe operation of the
device, observe these instructions and all the specifications relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or symbols from the device. Always
keep the information and symbols in a completely legible state.
Warning symbols on the device
Symbol Explanation
Consult operating instructions
Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection, assembly and operation.
These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EC)
Conformity with European directives
The CE mark on the device is a sign of conformity with the following European directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMC
2004/108/EC
Atmosphère explosible ATEX
94/9/EC
Pressure Equipment Directive
PED
97/23/EC
The standards applied can be found in the EC declaration of conformity for the device.
Improper device modifications
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device, particularly in hazardous areas.
● Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to observe this requirement
cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
SITRANS P, DS III series (7MF4.33.. 7MF4.34.. 7MF4.35..)
A5E03434626-01, 08/2011
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC.
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation
of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective
systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure
equipment.
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