ATEX certificates apply to the EEC and IECEx certificates apply to the rest of the world except North America (USA and Canada).
Quality Assurance Notification: Sira 01 ATEX M103
Instructions for use Hawker
®
Evolution
™
ATEX
ENGLISH
Maintenance free batteries - Motive power batteries Ex certified increased safety “e”
Operation and Instruction Manual
Introduction
These Hawker
®
Evolution ATEX certified batteries are certified for use in areas with risks of explosion due to gas or dust.
• Explosion group I Category M2/Mb mining
• Explosion group II Category 2 and 3 [Zone 1 2G/Gb, Zone 2 3G/Gc (Gas)]
• Explosion group III Category 2 and 3 [Zone 21 2D/Db, Zone 22 3D/Dc (Dust)]
They should be in perfect condition and free from any damage. If any damage is noted or accessories missing please contact your
supplier within the first 24 hours of receiving this product.
Ex traction batteries are designed for use in battery powered applications within hazardous areas : such as electric counter
balance, reach and pallet trucks also floor sweepers and other cleaning equipment. The cells and connectors comply with IP
(ingress protection) 65, the crates with IP23.
The patented ventilation design makes it possible for these traction batteries to fit within existing DIN and British standard crate
sizes, offering the same capacity, as specified, by the truck manufacturer.protection) 65, the crates with IP23.
The patented ventilation design makes it possible for these traction batteries to fit within existing DIN and British standard crate
sizes, offering the same capacity, as specified, by the truck manufacturer.
ATEX
• SIRA 01ATEX3022X
• SIRA 01ATEX3025X
• SIRA 03ATEX3087U
• SIRA 03ATEX3090U
IECEx
• SIRA IECEx 07.0065X
• SIRA IECEx 07.0066X
• SIRA IECEx 07.0063U
• SIRA IECEx 07.0064U
Description
• Batteries up to 68.8 KWh
• Batteries above 68.8 up to 153.6 KWh
• BS Gel cells
• DIN Gel cells
Standard
Motive power Hawker Evolution ATEX certified batteries comply with the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. Conformity has been
demonstrated with reference to the following documentation:
EC type-examination certificates:
Condition of use
Do not charge in a hazardous Area
Example of battery labelling
Rating Data
1. Nominal capacity C
5
: See type plate
2. Nominal voltage
: 2.0 V x No of cells
3. Nominal discharge current
: C
5
/5h
4. Nominal S.G. of electrolyte*Type PzV
: 1.29 kg/l
5. Rated temperature Commissioning
: 30°C
*Will be reached within the first 10 cycles
Hawker Evolution ATEX certified batteries are valve-regulated, maintenance free batteries. Unlike conventional batteries with
liquid electrolyte they have immobilised electrolyte (gelled sulphuric acid). Instead of a vent plug, a valve is used to regulate
the internal gas pressure, preventing the ingress of oxygen from the air and allowing the escape of excess charging gasses.
When operating valve-regulated lead-acid batteries the same safety requirements as for vented cells apply, to protect against
hazards from electric current, from explosion of electrolytic gas and – with some limitations – from the corrosive electrolyte.
Hawker Evolution ATEX battery valves should never be removed. These batteries do not require topping-up with distilled or
demineralized water. Hawker Evolution ATEX certified batteries are designed for max. 4 years of use.