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FlameGard 5 Test Lamp

 

8.1.3  Classification Area and Protection Methods 

The FlameGard 5 Test Lamp is certified as follows: 

 

Protection Method 

Ex d IIB+H2 T4 

 

Area Classifications 

Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups C and D 

 

Conforms With 

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) 

PLEASE NOTE: 

The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate # Sira 10 ATEX1364 

 

The equipment may be used with flammable gases and vapors with apparatus 
groups IIB+ H

and with temperature class T4. 

  The equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range 

-15

o

C to +50

o

C (5

°

F to +122

°

F) and should not be used outside this range. 

  Installation shall be carried out by suitably-trained personnel in accordance 

with the applicable code of practice e.g. EN 60079-14:1997. 

 

Inspection and maintenance of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably 
trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice e.g. 
EN

60079-17. 

 

Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in 
accordance with the applicable code of practice e.g. EN 60079-19. 

 

Summary of Contents for FlameGard 5 Test Lamp

Page 1: ...in this document may be used and disseminated only for the purposes and to the extent specifically authorized in writing by MSA Instruction Manual MSA reserves the right to change published specificat...

Page 2: ...that the product FlameGard 5 Test Lamp based on the EC Type Examination Certificate Sira 10 ATEX1364 complies with the ATEX directive 94 9 EC Annex III Quality Assurance Notification complying with A...

Page 3: ...2 Microcontroller 9 3 3 Rotary Switch Setting 9 3 4 Rechargeable Battery 9 3 5 Power Jack 9 3 6 Push Button 10 3 7 Aluminum Case and Cap 10 3 8 Battery Charge State Indicator 10 4 0 USE AND OPERATION...

Page 4: ...escribed below Notes Cautions and Warnings NOTE Notes provide supplementary details such as exception conditions alternate methods for a task time saving tips and references to related information CAU...

Page 5: ...NG UV light is injurious to one s vision Do not stare into functioning lamp Wear eye protection of UV blocking glasses to prevent eye injury CAUTION Do not attempt to recharge the FlameGard 5 Test Lam...

Page 6: ...e follow the steps outlined below to connect the battery Loosen the Set Screw on the Cap Unscrew the Cap counterclockwise and remove it from the Body Remove the two screws holding Reflector on the Bod...

Page 7: ...d 5 Test Lamp Battery Connection 1 5 Test Lamp Operating Principle A variety of flashing test patterns selectable through a rotary switch allows the FlameGard 5 Test Lamp to check the operation of MSA...

Page 8: ...ion of the test NOTE Please refer to Table 2 for maximum distance to each detector NOTE The FlameGard 5 Test Lamp triggers a Flame Detector into alarm The system must be disabled during test if you do...

Page 9: ...n Table 2 and are labeled next to the rotary switch inside the lamp The rotary switch resides on the functional board Do not operate the Test Lamp in factory mode Damage may result to the Test Lamp 3...

Page 10: ...he signals are shown in Table 1 Battery Charge LED Color and Flashing Pattern Fully charged Solid green Charging Solid yellow Charging paused Blinking yellow This occurs if the battery is too hot 60 C...

Page 11: ...est Lamp 4 0 Use and Operation Figure 4 Reflector Mounting in Body 1 Set screw lock 4 Corresponding holes on FlameGard 5 Test lamp body 2 Cap assy 5 Charging plug 3 Mounting screws on reflector 6 Piez...

Page 12: ...arning condition after a few flashes of the test lamp If the lamp remains on for the period set by the time delay adjustment the Flame Detector will go into alarm1 NOTE Before testing any MSA flame de...

Page 13: ...UV IR triggers into alarm mode FlameGard 5 UV IR E 20 6 m FlameGard 5 UV IR E triggers into alarm mode FlameGard 5 MSIR 35 High Sensitivity 11 m FlameGard 5 MSIR enters test mode FlameGard 5 MSIR 18...

Page 14: ...ned to MSA for a replacement battery If the test lamp is to be discarded the battery must be recycled at this point In most countries it is illegal to dispose of the battery with other garbage MSA has...

Page 15: ...onnector from the test lamp carefully insert the charging plug stopper using an Allen wrench and screw it all the way into the hole Do not over tighten the stopping plug The lamp can now be safely use...

Page 16: ...bjected to neglect accident improper installation or application or on which the original identification marks have been removed or altered EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE MSA DISCLAIMS A...

Page 17: ...A for a replacement battery pack During charging the charge indicator lamp flashes yellow Charging is not complete after 4 hours The unit is too hot If the battery temperature is above 60 C 140 F the...

Page 18: ...Please contact your local MSA representative see last page 7 2 Other Sources for Help MSA provides extensive documentation white papers and product literature for the company s complete line of safet...

Page 19: ...kg Dimensions 13 L x 5 D 330 mm L x 127 mm D Approvals CSA ATEX and CE Mark Charging time 3 5 hours Output spectra Broadband emissions in UV visible and IR Charger input 110 240 VAC 50 60Hz 1 5 A Outp...

Page 20: ...apparatus groups IIB H2 and with temperature class T4 The equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range 15o C to 50o C 5 F to 122 F and should not be used outside this rang...

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