Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens SIPART PS2 6DR5 series Operating Instructions Manual
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Installing/mounting
3.1
Basic safety instructions
WARNING
High operating force with pneumatic drives
Risk of injury when working on control valves due to the high operating force of the pneumatic drive.
● Please observe the corresponding safety instructions for the pneumatic actuator in use.
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 drive.
● Do not reach into the range of motion of the lever following mounting of the positioner and mounting kit.
WARNING
Impermissible accessories and spare parts
Danger of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
● Only use original accessories or original spare parts.
● Observe all relevant installation and safety instructions described in the instructions for the device or enclosed with the
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.
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
type of protection.
See also
Technical data (Page 35)
WARNING
Exceeded maximum ambient or process media temperature
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
Device damage.
● Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient and process media temperatures of the device are not exceeded.
Refer to the information in Chapter "Technical data (Page 35)".
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SIPART PS2 (6DR5...)
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