Instruction Manual
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3710 and 3720 Positioners
September 2017
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Use lock‐out procedures to be sure that the above measures stay in effect while you work on the equipment.
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Do not open where an explosive dust atmosphere is present.
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Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.
WARNING
The positioner can provide full supply pressure to any connected equipment. To avoid personal injury and equipment
damage, make sure supply pressure never exceeds the maximum safe working pressure of any connected equipment.
CAUTION
Do not use sealing tape on pneumatic connections. This instrument contains small passages that may become obstructed
by detached sealing tape. Thread sealant paste should be used to seal and lubricate pneumatic threaded connections.
Hazardous Area Classifications and Special Instructions for “Safe Use” and
Installation in Hazardous Locations for 3722 Converter
Note
These Special Instruction for “Safe Use” and Installation in Hazardous Location also apply to 3720 positioners.
Certain nameplates may carry more than one approval, and each approval may have unique installation/wiring
requirements and/or conditions of “safe use”. These special instructions for “safe use” are in addition to, and may
override, the standard installation procedures. Special instructions are listed by approval.
Note
This information supplements the nameplate markings affixed to the product.
Always refer to the nameplate itself to identify the appropriate certification. Contact your
or Local Business
Partner for approval/certification information not listed here.
WARNING
Failure to follow these conditions of “safe use” could result in personal injury or property damage from fire or explosion,
and area re‐classification.
CSA
Intrinsically Safe, Explosion-proof, Type n, Dust Ignition-proof
No special conditions for safe use.