4. Safety regulations
Use of this unit assumes that the user observes the conventional safety
regulations and has to read the certificate in order to eliminate faulty
operation of the unit.
The following additional safety regulations must also be observed:
• The unit must not be opened within the Ex-area.
• The batteries must only be changed outside the Ex-area.
• Additional or spare batteries must not be carried in the Ex-area.
• Only type-approved batteries types may be used.
• Only spare sealing rings and discs of ecom instruments are allowed.
• Only accessories approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be used.
• Prevent the unit from coming into contact with aggressive acidic or
alkaline solutions.
• Do not open the inside torch head.
4.1. Special requirements for use in ex-hazardous area
• Storing of the torch is prohibited!
• After changing the batteries or the sealing rings always check to make
sure that the sealing rings and threads are clean and in good condition.
• Before using the lamp in the Ex-hazardous area and in order to ensure
the IP rating, please check that all parts of the unit are hand tightened up
to the stop – being careful not to over-tighten.
5. Safety instructions
Caution! Strong light may blind other people.
• Do not look directly into the light.
• Do not shine the light directly into the eyes of other people.
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