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For your safety
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General safety statements
Before using this product, carefully read these Instructions
for Use and those of the associated products.
Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully
understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the
product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use
section of this document.
Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they
are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this
product.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations
associated with this product.
The device must be subjected to regular inspections and
maintenance by suitably qualified persons (see also
IEC 60079-17). Only trained and competent personnel are
permitted to inspect, repair and service the product as
detailed in these Instructions for Use (see chapter 12 on
page 69). Further maintenance work that is not detailed in
these Instructions for Use must only be carried out by
Dräger or personnel qualified by Dräger. Dräger
recommend a Dräger service contract for all maintenance
activities.
Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or
the proper functioning of the product may be impaired.
Do not use a faulty or incomplete product and do not modify
the product.
Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
Electrical connections to devices which are not listed in
these Instructions for Use should only be made following
consultation with the respective manufacturers or an
expert.
Devices or components for use in explosion-hazard areas
which have been tested and approved according to
national, European or international Explosion Protection
Regulations may only be used under the conditions
specified in the approval and with consideration of the
relevant legal regulations. The equipment or components
may not be modified in any manner. The use of faulty or
incomplete parts is forbidden. The appropriate regulations
must be observed at all times when carrying out repairs on
these devices or components.
Dräger X-zone 5500
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Definition of alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to provide
and highlight areas of the associated text that require a greater
awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of each
icon is given below.
DANGER
!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in physical injury, or damage to
the product or environment. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
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Additional information on how to use the product.
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