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P5625.1604 Rev A
Installation Reference
Device location and orientation
The following information has been provided as a quick installation guide only. Ensure you refer to the user
manual for detailed installation instructions, conditions of safe use and certification information. Refer to all
relevant certificates for detailed parameters and special conditions of safe use
before device installation.
The installation of the RockMonitor XR Telltale must only be carried out by competent personnel. Each device
installation needs to be considered with reference to local safety regulations, authorities and site working
practices.
Refer to the following standards for additional guidance:
IEC/EN 60079-14
IEC/EN 60079-25
Prior to commissioning and first use, the product must be inspected for any visible damages that may
compromise the integrity of the enclosure.
Never install a product that has a damaged housing in a hazardous location.
Roof Mounting Orientation
Sidewall Mounting Orientation
Follow the installation recommendations below to ensure devices are installed and orientated correctly to
ensure the Ingress Protection (IP) rating is maintained.
Devices can be mounted directly into the mine
roof with the telltale body being positioned in any
degree of angle about the bore hole centre.
Orientate as required for best scale visibility.
A device can be mounted directly into a mine
sidewall with the Telltale body being positioned
in a fixed orientation about a 180-degree angle
around the bore hole centre.
Telltale devices are not suitable for floor mounting
applications and must never be installed with the
bore tube pointing down.
During sidewall mounting, the device should never
be installed with the scale label positioned above
the horizontal installation level to ensure Ingress
Protection rating is maintained
Floor Mounting Orientation
Sidewall Orientation
TX5001 RockMonitor XR Telltale
