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Operating Manual
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D I PM E TE R
INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO HAZARDOUS AREA INSTALLATIONS
(Reference European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Annex II, 1.0.6.)
The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate numbers SIRA05ATEX2209X:
The equipment may be located where flammable gases and vapours of group IIB may be present.
The equipment has not been assessed as a safety-related device (as referred to by Directive 2014/34/EU Annex
II, clause 1.5).
Installation of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable
code of practice (EN 60079-14 within Europe).
Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by the manufacturer or in accordance with the applicable code of
practice (IEC 60079-19).
If the equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, then it is the responsibility of the user
to take suitable precautions that prevent it from being adversely affected, thus ensuring that the type of
protection is not compromised.
The Dipmeter has been certified to Hazardous Area Classification
II 2 G Ex ia IIB T4 Gb
Whilst the probe and tape may be inserted into environments that have an ambient temperature of
up to 85 °C, the reel shall not be used in an environment that has an ambient temperature that
exceeds 40 °C
ONLY use Duracell battery MN1604.
Electrostatic Warning: The reel and tape shall only be cleaned with a damp cloth.
The meter may be used outdoors; however, it should not be used in positions where it may be
subjected to long periods of inclement weather without further protection.
Note: This product has an auto-power off facility and will switch off five minutes after last use. Any
maintenance must be carried out in a safe area.
