The following safety instructions contain information and safety regulati-
ons that must be observed to ensure safe operation under the described
conditions. Failure to follow these instructions and this information can have
serious consequences or constitute a violation of the applicable regulations.
3.1 Faults and damage
If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of the unit has been impaired,
it must be withdrawn from use and removed immediately from the Ex-area. We
recommend that the unit is returned to the manufacturer for the inspection.
The safety of the device may be compromised if for example:
• there is visible damage to the housing
• the unit has been subjected to excessive loads
• the unit has been improperly stored.
• the unit has been damaged in transit.
• unit markings or inscriptions are illegible
• malfunctions occur
• permitted limit values have been exceeded
• minimum distance of 10 cm between the device and ear!
3.2 Safety regulations (only for RSM-Ex 01)
Use of the device assumes that the user observes the conventional safety
regulations and has read the certificate in order to eliminate faulty operation
of the device.
The following safety regulations are to be observed:
• Do not charge the device inside the Ex-area
• The device should not be opened by the end-user for any reason.
• It must be ensured that the maximum input voltage (Um) for the device
from the charger between the lines is 6V
• The ambient temperature during the charging shall be in the range from
0 °C to 45 °C
• Only those accessories approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be used
• Do not use the device in zones 0 or 20
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