Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAN-02-04-97-0713-EN Rev. 1
October 2019
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Appendix
Appendix
To guarantee that the weather-proof and explosion-proof characteristics are maintained,
screw the cable gland or the external ATEX-certified apparatus tightly (at least 5 turns of
engagement) and coat them with a thread sealant.
NOTICE
All accessories (including cable glands) must comply with approved specifications for the
site requirements and be certified according to the standard directive. When selecting
cables and cable glands, the maximum temperature of the cable (indicated on the product
label of the base XTE3000) must be considered.
Figure E-7
Internal earth stud
External earth stud
E.7.5
Installation in Environments with Explosive Dusts
Special attention must be paid to the following points:
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Before assembly, joint surfaces must be greased with Aeroshell grease.
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The cable glands must at a minimum possess a protection degree of IP66 or IP68
(15 m depth / 90 hours) according to IEC/EN 60529 standard.
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Periodically measure the quantity of dust deposited on the surface of the actuator
body. Clean the dust if it accumulates to more than 5mm high (relative to the
actuator body).