Safety Instructions; Before Starting - Ex-Tech XAWF1 Mode D'emploi

8. Safety instructions

The following safety instructions should be read in conjunction with the following standards:
 standard NF C 15 100
 standard EN/IEC 60079-14 (Electrical installations design, selection and erection)
 standard EN/IEC 60079-17 (Electrical installations inspection and maintenance)
 standard EN/IEC 60079-31 (Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure "t").
 decrees, laws, directives, circulars of application, standards, rules of art and any other documents
concerning its place of installation
It is strictly forbidden to change anything on and in the enclosure without our prior agreement
 Make sure the compatibility between the data on the nameplate of the enclosure with the existing
explosive atmosphere, the area of use, the ambient temperature and surfaces temperatures
 Any damage of the equipment can have for consequence to make ineffective the explosion-proof
protection
 The installation of the enclosure have to be performed in the state of the art in the technical domain
and only by qualified, competent and authorized person.
A defective or abnormal use as well as the non-observance of the instructions of this document
exclude any clause of of guarantee and do not engage our responsibility.
According to the standard IEC 60079-31, it is prohibited to operate the enclosure if the dust
thickness on it is greater than 50 mm.
Ex-tech Solution ensures the traceability of the enclosures up the first place of delivery.
During the installation, the end user will take into consideration that the lighting and command
elements type XBW... or XLW... underwent only a shock corresponding to an energy of a low
risk.

9. Before starting

 Make sure the unit has been correctly settled and not damaged
 Make sure the wiring and the tightening of the terminal screws have been performed properly (see
descriptive tightening torque)
 The device may include any foreign body and no part is damaged
 The cable gland must be tightened (see description of the gland torque)
10. Maintenance
The maintenance and repairs works on devices must be made only by authorized and trained persons for
that purpose.
Before any technical intervention the devices must be switched off.
 Prevent and avoid any formation of layers of dusts: make a periodic cleaning with a wet cloth
 Do not take apart the command and control units (push buttons, pilot light, etc.)
The following checks must be made at least once a year:
 The outdoor equipment and surfaces must not be damaged
 The cable entries and blanking plugs must be threaded
 Check tightness of the connections, rewiring if necessary
 before closing check the cleanliness of the gasket
It is also necessary to observe the regulations in the country of use.
XAW068A12-08 01/12/2016
Operating instructions
Incresead safety control station - XAW series
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