Nortech N301BCATEX Operating Manual Download Page 7

UNITS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

30 GALLON CAPACITY          55 GALLON CAPACITY

N301BCATEX       

N551BCATEX                                 

N301BCXATEX     

N551BCXATEX

N301DCATEX       

N551DCATEX

 N552BCATEX
 N552BCXATEX

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

PARTS INCLUDED WITH UNIT

Currently no US standards exist to certify non-electrically powered 
equipment, such as pneumatic vacuums, for safe use in hazard-
ous locations. However, Europe has such standards and they are 
known as 

ATEX Directives

. NORTECH engaged SIRA Test & 

Certification, Ltd, a United Kingtom-based, nationally recognized 
testing laboratory, to certify that the above NORTECH Hazardous 
Location Pneumatic Vacuums meet the applicable ATEX Directives. 
After a comprehensive evaluation, SIRA Test & Certification certified 
the above models have the following rating:

ATEX CERTIFICATION

This ATEX rating is equivalent to the following National Fire Protec-
tion Association (NFPA) 70: National Electric Code (NEC) rating:

2

7

II2 GD c IIC T6

Class I     Division 1*    Groups A, B, C, D T6
Class II    Division 1     Groups E, F, G T6
Class III

*Zone 1 only

Replace the cover gasket should it become worn, frayed, or  
ineffective.

Replacement filters, foam inserts, and cover gaskets are available 
directly from NORTECH. 

To convert from a dry vac to a wet vac, remove filter and replace 
with the liquid shut-off assembly as shown above.

WET VACUUM OPTION

Summary of Contents for N301BCATEX

Page 1: ...HAZARDOUS LOCATION PNEUMATIC VACUUMS ATEX Certified For Hazardous Locations INCLUDES MODELS N301BCATEX N301BCXATEX N301DCATEX N551BCATEX N551BCXATEX N551DCATEX N552BCATEX N552BCXATEX OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... ATEX Directives NORTECH engaged SIRA Test Certification Ltd a United Kingtom based nationally recognized testing laboratory to certify that the above NORTECH Hazardous Location Pneumatic Vacuums meet the applicable ATEX Directives After a comprehensive evaluation SIRA Test Certification certified the above models have the following rating ATEX CERTIFICATION This ATEX rating is equivalent to the f...

Page 3: ...another means to ground the vacuum The steel drum dolly with steel wheels provides a third means for grounding the unit if the floor on which the unit rests is in turn electri cally grounded COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY Adequate compressed air supply is essential to the proper perfor mance of your NORTECH vacuum Compressed air requirements are as follows 2B Series Models 110 cfm N552BCATEX N552BCXATEX B ...

Page 4: ...ction from the grounding lug to electrical ground can be achieved via wire cable or a ground strap with clamps Option Three is to operate the vacuum on an electrically grounded surface This option provides conductivity from the vacuum directly to an electrically grounded surface i e steel plate concrete ground level floor etc The container of the vacuum can rest on the grounded surface directly or...

Page 5: ...allow proper charge relaxation time prior to remov ing the vacuum lid Prior to operating the vacuum inspect the unit and replace worn or broken components Use only original NORTECH equipment as replacement parts Inspect the bottom side of the vacuum head cover to ensure the filter and or liquid shut off valve is securely in place by use of the 3 supplied springs The springs secure the filter in pl...

Page 6: ...ed regularly loose their effectiveness as the pores in the filter media fills up Therefore regu lar filter replacement should be a part of an effective maintenance plan Follow the same steps as above to change out the filter Periodically check the exhaust silencer While the exhaust silencer does not provide a filtering function dust may collect within the silencer media especially when filter main...

Page 7: ...worn frayed or ineffective Replacement filters foam inserts and cover gaskets are available directly from NORTECH To convert from a dry vac to a wet vac remove filter and replace with the liquid shut off assembly as shown above WET VACUUM OPTION ...

Page 8: ...RTECH of product or components In no event shall NORTECH be responsible for special consequential or incidental damages arising out of a claim for defective product or failure of this Warranty All labor and material costs of repair or replacement under this Warranty shall be the responsibility of NORTECH Shipping costs to and from the purchaser associated with repair or replacement under this Warr...

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