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2.1.4 Temperature class of the equipment
Please observe the Ignition Temperature (IT) of the substance creating the explosion hazard
at your site. Select the equipment based on IT of the substance. The temperature of the
equipment must be lower than IT. The highest temperature of the equipment is specified by
using Temperature Classes T1 to T6.
Example:
Petroleum ignition temperature is approximately 250 Celsius
Maximum allowed
temperature class of the equipment is T3 (< 200° C)
Slam®units with
Fluorescent tube
mentioned in this instruction are Temperature Class T3 (GASES)
Slam®units with
LED modules
mentioned in this instruction are Temperature Class T4 (GASES)
Slam®-units with fluorescent tube and LED modules mentioned in this instruction are having maximum
surface temperature of 90
⁰
C (DUSTS)
2.1.5 Environmental criteria
Please observe the ambient temperature of the application in use because certification is
valid for temperatures between
– 20°C --- + 40°C. Some Slam®Hornet luminaries are certified
for temperatures between
– 40°C --- + 40°C. Please see type label of the product for further
data. If the equipment is used in other temperatures than mentioned the safety can not be
guaranteed.
Selection and use of equipment is always under the responsibility of the operator.
Please note that all of the aforementioned criteria are to be fulfilled when selecting the
equipment.
Please do not take any unnecessary risks!
