Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens SIPART PS2 Kompaktbetriebsanleitung

WARNING
Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device has already been operated in non-intrinsically safe circuits or the electrical specifications have not been
observed, the safety of the device is no longer ensured for use in hazardous areas. There is a danger of explosion.
Connect the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety" solely to an intrinsically safe circuit.
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Observe the specifications for the electrical data on the certificate and/or in Chapter "Technical data (Page 37)".
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3 Installing/mounting
3.1

Basic safety instructions

WARNING
High operating force with pneumatic actuators
Risk of injury when working on control valves due to the high operating force of the pneumatic actuator.
Please observe the corresponding safety instructions for the pneumatic actuator in use.
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WARNING
Lever for position detection
Danger of crushing and shearing with mounting kits which use a lever for position detection. During commissioning and
ongoing operation, severing or squeezing of limbs could occur as a result of the lever. Risk of injury when working on
control valves due to the high operating force of the pneumatic actuator.
Do not reach into the range of motion of the lever following mounting of the positioner and mounting kit.
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WARNING
Impermissible accessories and spare parts
Danger of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
Only use original accessories or original spare parts.
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Observe all relevant installation and safety instructions described in the instructions for the device or enclosed with the
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accessory or spare part.
WARNING
It is possible to damage the cover gasket
If the cover gasket is not positioned correctly in the groove of the base plate, it could be damaged when the cover is
mounted and screwed tight.
Therefore make sure that the gasket is seated correctly.
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WARNING
Open cable inlet or incorrect cable gland
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
Close the cable inlets for the electrical connections. Only use cable glands or plugs which are approved for the relevant
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type of protection.
See also
Technical data (Page 37)
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SIPART PS2 (6DR5...)
A5E03436620-05, 09/2014