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4. Safety regulations
Use of this unit assumes that the operator
observes the conventional safety regulations
and has read the certificate in order to eliminate
faulty operation of the unit.
The following safety regulations must also be
observed with:
• The unit must not be opened within the Ex-
area.
• The batteries must only be changed outside the
Ex-area.
•
Additional or spare batteries must not be
carried in the Ex-area.
•
Only type-approved batteries types may be
used.
• Only spare sealing rings and discs of ecom
instruments are allowed.
•
Only accessories approved by ecom
instruments GmbH may be used.
• Prevent the unit from coming into contact
with aggressive acidic or alkaline solutions.
• Do not open the inside torch head.
4.1. Special requirements for use in ex-
hazardous area
• Storing of the torch is prohibited!
•
After changing the batteries or the
sealing rings always check to make
sure that the sealing rings and threads are
clean and in good condition.
•
Before using the lamp in the Ex-
hazardous area and in order to ensure
the IP rating, please check that all
parts of the unit are hand tightened up
to the stop – being careful not to over-tighten.
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