GE XMTC, User Manual

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GE
Measurement & Control
Certification &
Safety Statements
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910-217, Rev. A
October 2013
Certification & Safety Statements for the XMTC Gas Analyzer
When installing this apparatus, the following requirements must be met:
• Field wiring shall be rated at least 10°C above 65°C.
• Connecting cables shall be mounted securely and protected from mechanical damage, pulling and twisting.
• Cable entries are ¾” NPT.
• Cable glands of an approved flameproof design, ATEX + IECEx rated Ex d IIC, are required. These must be installed
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Where the cable glands are provided by GE, the manufacturer's
instructions, as supplied, to GE, will be included in the documentation.
• Unused entries must be sealed using a certified, ATEX + IECEx rated Ex d IIC, threaded plug.
• Modifications to the flameproof enclosure are not permitted.
• The apparatus should be de-energized before opening.
• Installation should comply with IEC/EN 60079-14.
• Equipment is of type flameproof “d” design and complies with: EN 60079-0:2012, EN 60079-1:2007,
EN 60529:1991 +A1:2000, IEC 60079-0:2011, IEC 60079-1:2007, IEC 60529:2001.
• The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared, electromagnetic ionizing, or
non-electrical dangers.
• The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the
certification documentation and the instruction manual.
• The product cannot be repaired by the user; it must be replaced by an equivalent certified product. Repairs should
only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved repairer.
• Only trained, competent personnel may install, operate and maintain the equipment.
• Replacement of Cells or Batteries is not permitted by the end user.
• The Battery is protected from Stray Voltage by the Microprocessor Supervisory Circuit
(see image to right).
• The product is an electrical apparatus and must be installed in the hazardous area in
accordance with the requirements of the EC Type Examination Certificate. The
installation must be carried out in accordance with all the appropriate international,
national and local standard codes and practices and site regulations for flameproof
apparatus and in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual. Access to
the circuitry must not be made during operation.