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PArTiculAr SAfETy
inSTrucTionS
Danger!
risk of explosion when removing the electric circular plug.
▶ Secure cable connections, which use circular plugs, with suit-
able locking clips.
For example: EXCLIP, FA. Phoenix Contact,
Type SAC-M12-EXCLIP-M, Art. no. 1558988 or
Type SAC-M12-EXCLIP-F, Art. no. 1558991
or locking clips, FA. ESCHA
locking clip M8 x 1, Art. no. 8040691
locking clip M12 x 1, Art. no. 8040501.
▶ Remove electric circular plug only after the power supply has
been disconnected.
risk of explosion when opening the device.
▶ Open device only when no Ex atmosphere is present.
▶ During the installation and setting of the proximity switches, no Ex
atmosphere may be present.
▶ Prior to start-up, secure the transparent cap against being opened
without tools by using the enclosed locking wire.
risk of explosion due to electrostatic discharge.
In the event of a sudden discharge from electrostatically charged
devices or individuals, there is a risk of an explosion in the
explosion-risk area.
▶ Ground body casing to visible stainless steel surface before
start-up using the supplied clirclip (devices with visible stainless
steel surface).
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BVS 14 ATEX E 008 X / E 052 X
Particularsafetyinstructions
▶ Take suitable measures to ensure that no electrostatic discharges
can build up in the explosion-risk area.
▶ Clean the device surface by gently wiping it with a damp or anti-
static cloth only.
Danger!
to prevent the risk of explosion, observe not only the safety
instructions in the operating instructions for operation in the
explosion-risk area, but also the following:
▶ Observe information on temperature class, ambient temperature,
degree of protection and voltage on the approval sticker.
▶ Do not use devices in areas where there is gas or dust with a
lower ignition temperature than indicated on the approval sticker.
▶ Installation, operation and maintenance may be performed by
qualified technicians only.
▶ Observe the applicable safety regulations (also national safety
regulations) as well as the general rules of technology for con-
struction and operation.
▶ Do not repair the device yourself, but replace it with an equivalent
device.
▶ Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer only.
▶ Do not expose the device to any mechanical and/or thermal loads
which will exceed the limits described in the operating instructions.
▶ Use only cable and line entry points which have been approved
for the respective application area and which have been screwed
into place according to the associated installation instructions.
▶ The cable glands shall only be used for fixed installations.