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For your safety
Before using this product, carefully read these Instructions for Use and
those of the associated products.
Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand and
strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes
specified in the Intended use section of this document.
Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are retained and
appropriately used by the product user.
Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with
this product.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and
service the product as detailed in these Instructions for Use (see Chapter
"Maintenance" on Page 22). Further maintenance work that is not detailed
in these Instructions for Use must only be carried out by Dräger or personnel
qualified by Dräger. Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract for all
maintenance activities.
Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the proper
functioning of the product may be impaired.
Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product.
Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
Safe coupling with electrical device
Electrical connections to devices which are not listed in these Instructions for
Use should only be made following consultation with the respective
manufacturers or an expert.
Use in areas subject to explosion hazards
Devices or components for use in explosion-hazard areas which have been
tested and approved according to national, European or international Explosion
Protection Regulations may only be used under the conditions specified in the
approval and with consideration of the relevant legal regulations. The devices or
components may not be modified in any manner. The use of faulty or incomplete
parts is forbidden. The appropriate regulations must be observed at all times
when carrying out repairs on these devices or components.
Definitions of alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight
areas of the associated text that require a greater awareness by the user.
A definition of the meaning of each icon is as follows:
NOTICE
The technical manual and the quick reference guide can be downloaded in
electronic form in the technical documentation database (www.draeger.com/
ifu).
Intended use
Portable gas detection instrument for the continuous monitoring of the
concentration of several gases in the ambient air within the working area and in
explosion-hazard areas.
Independent measurement of up to 6 gases, in accordance with the installed
Dräger sensors.
Tests and Approvals
Marking
Copies of the name plate and the declaration of conformity are provided in the
enclosed supplementary documentation (order no. 90 33 890). Do not stick
anything on the name plate on the gas detector.
The technical suitability tests are valid for the X-am 5600 gas detector and the
calibration cradle. The explosion-protection approvals are only valid for the
X
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am 5600 gas detector; the calibration cradle must not be used in the Ex zone.
The BVS 10 ATEX E 080 X technical suitability test is based on the adjustment
with the target gas.
Intended operating area and operating conditions
Areas subject to explosion hazards, classified by zones
The instrument is intended for the use in explosion-hazard areas of Zone 0,
Zone 1 or Zone 2 or in mines at risk due to fire damp. It is intended for use within
a temperature range of –20 °C to +50 °C, and for areas in which gases of
explosion groups IIA, IIB or IIC and temperature class T3 or T4 (depending on
the batteries and rechargeable battery) may be present. If used in mines,
the instrument is only to be used in areas known to have a low risk of mechanical
impact.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
physical injury, or damage to the product or environment. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the product.
