Safety Notes
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Optical Fibre Splice Cassette Zone 1
Series 8186
3.3
Safe Use
Before mounting
• Read and observe the safety notes in these operating instructions!
• Ensure that the contents of these operating instructions are fully understood by the
personnel in charge.
• Use the device in accordance with its intended and approved purpose only.
• Always consult with R. STAHL Schaltgeräte GmbH if using the device under operating
conditions which are not covered by the technical data.
• Make sure that the device is not damaged.
• We cannot be held liable for damage at the device caused by incorrect or unauthorised
use or non-compliance with these operating instructions.
For mounting and installation
• Have mounting and installation performed only by qualified and authorised persons
(see chapter "Qualification of the personnel").
• The device is only to be installed in areas for which it is suited based on its marking.
• During installation and operation, observe the information (characteristic values and
rated operating conditions) on the rating, data and information plates located on the
device.
• Before installation, make sure that the device is not damaged.
• When used in Zone 1 or Zone 2, the device is to be installed in a protective enclosure
or in a cabinet that offers a suitable degree of protection in accordance with
IEC/EN 60079-0.
• An enclosure with a protection rating of at least IP54 is required for use in Zones 1 and
2 and in non-hazardous areas in accordance with EN 60529.
• When used in Zone 21 or Zone 22, the device is to be installed in a protective
enclosure or in a cabinet that offers a suitable degree of protection in accordance with
IEC/EN 60079-31.
• An enclosure with a protection rating of at least IP64 is required for use in Zones 21
and 22 and in non-hazardous areas in accordance with EN 60529.
• Lay fibre optics outside the protective enclosure in such a way that protection against
mechanical damage is guaranteed.
• In the protective enclosure, only use cable glands with at least IP65 in accordance with
IEC/EN 60529, which have corresponding approval.
Commissioning, maintenance, repair
• Only have commissioning and repairs performed by qualified and authorised persons
(see chapter "Personnel qualification").
• Before commissioning, make sure that the device is not damaged.
• Perform only maintenance work described in these operating instructions.
