Instructions specific to hazardous area installations
(Reference European ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, Annex II, 1/0/6)
The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate number
SIRA 06ATEX2356X:
1)
For use and assembly, refer to the main instructions.
2)
The equipment is certified for use as Category 1G equipment.
3)
The equipment may be used with flammable gases and vapors with apparatus groups IIC,
IIB, and IIA, and temperature classes T1, T2, TE, and T4.
4)
The equipment is certified for use in an ambient temperature range of –40 °C to +80 °C.
5)
The equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device (as referred to by
Directive 94/9/EC Annex II, clause 1.5).
6)
Installation and inspection of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained
personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice (EN 60079-14 and EN 60079-
17 in Europe).
7)
The equipment is non-repairable.
8)
The certificate numbers have an 'X' suffix, which indicates that special conditions for safe
use apply. Those installing or inspecting this equipment must have access to the
certificates.
9)
If the equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, then it is the
responsibility of the user to take suitable precautions that prevent it from being adversely
affected, thus ensuring that the type of protection is not compromised.
Aggressive substances:
Suitable precautions:
Maintenance
SITRANS LR200 requires no maintenance or cleaning under normal operating conditions. If
cleaning becomes necessary under severe operating conditions:
1)
Note the antenna material and the process medium, and select a cleaning solution that
will not react adversely with either.
2)
Remove the device from service and wipe the antenna clean using a cloth and suitable
cleaning solution.
Unit Repair and Excluded Liability
For detailed information, please see the inside back cover.
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e.g. acidic liquids or gases that may attack metals, or
solvents that may affect polymeric materials.
e.g. regular checks as part of routine inspections or
establishing from the material's data sheet that it is
resistant to specific chemicals.
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