SKC 224-44MTX, Operating Instructions Manual

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Intrinsic Safety Information
The Universal MTX pump range
• Complies with the EU ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU on equipment intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres, as intrinsically safe to EEx ia
II
C T4, for use in Europe.
• The equipment may be used in zones 1 and 2 with flammable gases and vapours with apparatus groups
II
A,
II
B &
II
C and with temperature classes T1,T2,T3,T4.
• The equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range -20 to +40°C and should not
be used outside this range.
• The battery pack should not be charged in a hazardous area.
• Use only SKC approved chargers designated for the model.
• The equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device (as referred to in Directive 2014/34/EU
Annex II, clause 1.5).
• The equipment should not be used if damaged in a way that could invalidate intrinsic safety. Such
defects might include cracking of the battery pack enclosure and internal encapsulant such that internal
components or cells are exposed. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the pump is in an
acceptable condition for use in hazardous locations.
Important note about intrinsic safety
If you are unsure as to whether the Universal pump you have purchased is suitable for your environment, check
with your site manager or responsible person BEFORE USE that the intrinsic safety rating on the product meets
your site requirements. SKC personnel are unable to recommend the appropriate safety rating for your site.