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Use of equipment:-
The user must ensure that the lamp supplied meets the safety standard required for the Zoned
area:-
1. This equipment must only be used in a Category M2 or 2 / 3 zone. This equipment is not
suitable for a Category M1 or 1 zone.
2. Check the temperature classification and ensure the correct main bulb is fitted.
3. Check that the operating temperature range is in the range –20
o
C to +40
o
C for Mining and
0
o
C to +40
o
C for surface application.
4. The lamp must not be disassembled in a hazardous area.
5. The lamp must not be charged in a hazardous area.
6. The cap light and battery casings are manufactured from polycarbonate and ABS with
nitrile rubber seals. The performance of these materials, with respect to attack by
aggressive substances that may be present in the hazardous area, shall be taken into
account before the equipment is used.
7. Plastic surfaces may cause propagating brush discharges. Propagating brush discharges
are caused by non-conducting fluid flow over a non-conducting plastic surface. The cap
lights shall not be used in areas where a high fluid flow over the plastic surfaces may occur
(for example in the case of a ruptured process pipe or compressed air pipe).
EnerSys Ltd.,
Rake Lane,
Swinton
Manchester M27 8LR
UK
[email protected]
tel: +44 (0)161 727 3950 - 3955
September 2004
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