Scope :
USER MANUAL
DE8-BC Ex d Empty Enclosure
Date:
02.04.2022
Ver.:
3
QA Code:
5
Checked by:
E.T.
Approved by:
S.Gr.
Page:
4
of 8
Document no. :
21469
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A defective or abnormal use as well as the non compliance with the instructions of the
present document exclude any clause of guarantee and do not engage our
responsibility
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The use of the device in case of excessive deposits of dusts superior at 50mm
according to EN / IEC 60079-31 is not authorized
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Liability for manufacturer traceability is ensured only at the first known delivery
destination (serial number specified on the certification label)
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It is also required to observe the regulations of the country of use
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The doors of the DE8-BC enclosures are relatively heavy, to avoid sagging of the
doors, potentially making the door not align with the flange of the enclosure, the doors
shall be closed and secured during any moving and shfting of the enclosures. It is
also strongly advisable to close and secure the doors when the daily working shift is
over
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The flame paths of the doors and of the flanges of the enclosures must be well
protected whilst work is performed and ongoing inside the enclosures
Transport, storage
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Check it the product has been damaged during transport. If any damage is observed,
do the statutory reserves to the carrier
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Do not put damaged products into service
Packaging
Location storage
Duration storage
Open
In a covered location, clean (without contact with
external substances) and closed with temperature a
constant humidity (-40°C < T < +70°C). Shielded from
important temperature variations
2 years and more with regular inspection (cleanliness
and mechanical damage)
Before starting
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Make sure the unit has been correctly settled and not damaged
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The device may include any foreign body and no part is damaged
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The cable gland(s) must be tightened (see description of the gland torque)
Maintenance
The maintenance and repairs works on devices must be made only by authorized and
trained persons for that purpose.
Before any work the devices must be switched off. In addition:
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Prevent and avoid any formation of layers of dusts: make a periodic cleaning with a
wet cloth
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Do not take apart the command and control units (push buttons, pilot light, etc.)
It is adviseable that the following checks must be made at least once a year:
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The external equipment and surfaces must not be damaged
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The cable entry devices and blanking plugs must be securely fastened
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Prior to closing, check the cleanliness of the flame path (machined part of the cover in
contact with the machined part of the box). Grease these 2 parts with a thin layer of
grease resistant to oxidation (acid free white Vaseline or Gleitmo 165).
Check the gasket for any damage. Replace if damaged. Grease the gasket using acid
free Vaseline.
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Screw the cover on the box using the original bolts as listed in the table below.
Ensure that the bolts are clean and are greased (grease like Gleitmo 165). Ensure
that all the bolts are fitted. Torque all bolts to the correct torque as listed in the table
