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Selection and use of equipment is always under the responsibility of the operator.
Please note that all of the aforementioned criteria are to be fulfilled when selecting the
equipment.
Please do not take any unnecessary risks.
3.
Operating instructions
3.1 Personnel
The use of the equipment is to be controlled and accepted by the operator. The personnel using the unit have to
be authorized by the operator or his representative. In case of further training of using the equipment please
contact the local supplier of this equipment.
3.2 Before first use of Slam® Hornet Emergency
Before first use, connect the unit to mains/transformer for 24 hours to fully charge backup battery. This is
necessary to get maximum battery life and capacity. Battery lasts 850 cycles or 3 - 5 years in normal operation.
3.3 Visual inspection of Slam® Hornet Emergency
As for all equipment to be used inside explosion hazardous area it is recommended that before taking the unit
into Ex
–area, a visual re-inspection on the unit was taken and an analysis made that the unit is un-damaged
(e.g. any part or wires are loose damaged or disconnected)
In case faults or defects on the unit are noticed, it is prohibited to take such a unit into Ex
–area until the
corrective actions have been made.
3.4 Special attention on 2-pole use (24 V or 42 V)
Certain Slam® Hornet Emergency -units are designed to be used together with step-down transformers. Using
Slam® Hornet Emergency -unit with transformers of 2-pole socket outlets (without earthing / bonding) imposes
certain extra requirements for the unit itself. All the external metal and aluminium parts of the Slam® Hornet
Emergency are replaced by the manufacturer with plastic parts or equipped with plastic covers in order to avoid
electrostatic charging and a consequent risk of explosion. This process can only be done by manufacturer
because the certification of the product.
Please inform us about your requirement for 2-pole use when placing the order. Products originally
manufactured for 3-pole use can not be modified later for 2-pole use by the operator. Such modifications are
only allowed to be carried out by the manufacturer or under supervision of the manufacturer.
Note! Lack of equipotential bonding may cause danger in Ex
–area, therefore please pay special attention to all
installations of yours involving metallic parts. Static charging is especially noted on standards referring to
installations in explosion hazardous areas (e.g. EN 60079-14).
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