Burkert 8798 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

WARNING!
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure that:
▶ In the potentially explosion-risk area the Remote Sensor Type
8798 may be used only according to the specification on the
separate Ex type label. For use observe the additional instructions
enclosed with the device together with safety instructions for the
explosion-risk area.
▶ Devices without a separate Ex type label may not be used in a
potentially explosive area.
▶ Do not supply the medium connectors of the system with aggres-
sive or flammable media.
▶ Do not supply the medium connectors with any liquids.
▶ When unscrewing and screwing in the body casing or the trans-
parent cap, do not hold the actuator of the process valve but the
connection housing of Type 8798.
▶ Do not physically stress the housing (e.g. by placing objects on
it or standing on it).
▶ Do not make any external modifications to the device housings.
Do not paint the housing parts or screws.
▶ The system cannot be activated unintentionally.
▶ Installation and repair work may be carried out by authorized
technicians only and with the appropriate tools.
▶ The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and
in consideration of the operating instructions.
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Type 8798
Basicsafetyinstructions
▶ After an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply,
ensure that the process is restarted in a defined or controlled
manner.
▶ The general rules of technology apply to application planning
and operation of the device.
NOTE!
Electrostatic sensitive components / modules.
The device contains electronic components which react sensitively
to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact with electrostatically
charged persons or objects is hazardous to these components. In
the worst case scenario, they will be destroyed immediately or will
fail after start-up.
▶ Observe the requirements in accordance with EN 61340-5-1 to
minimize or avoid the possibility of damage caused by sudden
electrostatic discharge.
▶ Also ensure that you do not touch electronic components when
the power supply voltage is present.