11 Maintenance and cleaning
FLUXUS F808
11.5 Examination of the thread on the flameproof enclosure housing
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Housing with increased safety
If the O-ring is defective or the housing does not seal anymore, it has to be replaced.
11.5
Examination of the thread on the flameproof enclosure housing
The thread of the housing cover forms a flameproof joint. Before closing the housing, the thread has to be checked for in
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tegrity. Housings with damaged threads must be changed.
11.6
Examination of housing and sight glass
Modifications on the housing must only be realized by FLEXIM. The housing and the sight glass must be regularly checked
for damages. Cracked or scratched sight glasses or damaged housings have to be replaced by FLEXIM personnel.
Important!
O-rings on increased safety housings may only be replaced by qualified FLEXIM personnel.
Fig. 11.1: Transmitter
1 – housing with increased safety
2 – flameproof enclosure housing
3 – O-ring
4 – housing cover
5 – sight glass
Danger!
Risk of explosion when using the transmitter in explosive atmospheres
This may result in personal or material damage or other dangerous situations.
→ In order to maintain ignition protection, the thread gap has to meet the specifications of the manufac
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turer. Damages or changes on the thread are not permitted.
Danger!
Risk of explosion when using the transmitter in explosive atmospheres
This may result in personal or material damage or other dangerous situations.
→ In order to ensure ignition protection, the housing and the sight glass have always to comply with the
regulations.
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