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Figure 8-5
– Terminal box identification plate sample
After identifying the correct terminal box as
described above please ensure that gas or vapour
is not present and is not expected to be present, in
quantities which may give rise to flammable
concentrations, during the sampling period. All
work shall follow the safety measures described on
IEC60079-14 (See below extract - Safety
Measures for Explosive Gas Atmospheres) and
other applicable local standards or guidelines.
STEPS FOR REMOVE THE TERMINAL BOX
COVER
If all the above conditions are met please proceed
as below:
Loose the below highlighted fixing bolts (See
Figure 8-6 left), and set safely aside for later
use.
Remove the terminal box cover (See Figure
8-6 right), and set safely aside for later use.
Proceed with sampling following the
instructions described in IRIS portable
equipment manual.
After sampling the removed terminal box
cover shall be placed again to respect the
respective
enclosure
certification.
If
necessary apply the corrosion protection
grease in machined joints.
Fasten fixing bolts according with the
tightening torques indicated in this section
on Table 8-18.
Figure 8-6
– Disassembly of terminal box cover
SAFETY MEASURES FOR EXPLOSIVE GAS
ATMOSPHERES
A safe work procedure should be implemented to
permit ignition sources to be used in a hazardous
area under prescribed conditions.
A safe work permit should be issued when a
specific location has been assessed to ensure that
gas or vapour is not present and is not expected to
be present, in quantities which may give rise to
flammable concentrations, during a specified
period. The permit should prescribe continuous or
periodic gas monitoring and/or detailed actions to
be taken in the event of a release.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE ISSUE OF A SAFE
WORK PERMIT MAY INCLUDE
- Specifying the start date/time of the permit,
- Defining the location of the activity,
- Specifying the nature of the permitted activity
(e.g. Diesel generator, drilling),
- Taking and possible recording measurements
to confirm the absence of an ignitable
concentration of any flammable gas or vapour,
- Specifying sampling requirements to confirm
the continued absence of a flammable gas or
vapour,
- Control of possible flammable gas or liquid
sources,
- Specifying contingency plans for emergencies,
- Specifying the expiry date/time out of the
permit.
ATTENTION
All of these operations shall only be
carried out by trained personnel as per
IEC60079-14 and other applicable
local standards or guidelines.