Safety
Operating Manual PMI v704e/v707e
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3.2
Safety regulations
3.2.1
Use of qualified personnel
The products may only be assembled, installed, programmed, commissioned, operated,
maintained and decommissioned by competent persons.
A competent person is a qualified and knowledgeable person who, because of their train-
ing, experience and current professional activity, has the specialist knowledge required. To
be able to inspect, assess and operate devices, systems and machines, the person has to
be informed of the state of the art and the applicable national, European and international
laws, directives and standards.
It is the company’s responsibility only to employ personnel who
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Are familiar with the basic regulations concerning health and safety / accident preven-
tion,
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Have read and understood the information provided in the section entitled Safety
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Have a good knowledge of the generic and specialist standards applicable to the spe-
cific application.
3.2.2
Warranty and liability
All claims to warranty and liability will be rendered invalid if
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The product was used contrary to the purpose for which it is intended,
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Damage can be attributed to not having followed the guidelines in the manual,
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Operating personnel are not suitably qualified,
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Any type of modification has been made (e.g. exchanging components on the PCB
boards, soldering work etc.).
3.2.3
Disposal
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When decommissioning, please comply with local regulations regarding the disposal of
electronic devices (e.g. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act).
3.3
Unit-specific safety regulations
Before you install or commission the system, you should refer to any guidelines laid down
by the control manufacturer or operator.
3.3.1
Installation site
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Do not position PMI close to highly flammable materials.
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When installing the unit within a control cabinet, you must ensure the ventilation slots
are not obstructed, otherwise the unit could be damaged through overheating.
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Protect the unit from direct sunlight and dust.
