Requirements For Special Applications; Basic Safety Notes - Siemens SIPROCESS GA700 Compact Operating Instructions

2.2

Requirements for special applications

Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device versions for
each possible scenario during commissioning, operation, maintenance or operation in systems
cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need additional information not covered by
these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company representative.
Note
Operation under special ambient conditions
We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application
department before you operate the device under special ambient conditions as can be
encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for research and development
purposes.
2.3

Basic safety notes

Toxic gases and liquids
Danger of poisoning when venting the device: if toxic process media are measured, toxic gases
and liquids can be released.
• Before venting ensure that there are no toxic gases or liquids in the device, or take the
Hazardous contact voltage
Risk of injury through hazardous contact voltage when the device is open or not completely
closed.
The degree of protection specified on the nameplate or in Technical data (Page 87) is no
longer guaranteed if the device is open or not properly closed.
• Make sure that the device is securely closed.
Device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and the environment can result from modifications and repairs to
the device.
• Only carry out modifications or repairs that are described in the operating instructions for
• Do not loosen any screws of the enclosure openings (except if otherwise stated in any
SIPROCESS GA700 rack and wall mounted devices
Compact Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E35134047-AB
DANGER
appropriate safety measures.
WARNING
WARNING
the device.
documentation of the manufacturer).
Safety notes
2.3 Basic safety notes
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