2. Safety instructions
This section gives important notices for
safe use of the product. These notices are
to protect employees and to ensure safe,
fault-free operation. Warnings relating to use
can be found in the corresponding instructions
for use.
The product is built in accordance with
recognised technical rules. There may be
hazards associated with the product if it is
used in an incorrect manner, not in accordance
with the intended use or by untrained
personnel.
Hazards may arise aff ecting:
Health and life of personnel
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Product and other assets near the product
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Follow all the safety instructions in this Quick
Guide. Ensure that the national directives
and safety regulations relating to hazardous
substances, safety directives, industrial safety
and operator duties are observed.
2.1. Use in Ex zones
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INFORMATION
According to the German Ordinance on
Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV), the
plant operator is obliged to carry out a risk
assessment and also to prepare an explosion
protection document in which appropriate
protective measures are defined in order to
avoid explosion hazards.
If you are outside Germany please check with
your local health and safety legislations.
WARNING
• If the housing is opened there is a risk of
an explosion in Ex atmospheres.
• This can cause severe injuries or death.
• Opening the housing is prohibited.
2.2. Intended use
SpillGuard® is a mains-power-independent
leak recognition system for detecting leaks of
liquids / liquid hazardous substances.
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