7. Safety instructions
The following safety instructions should be read in conjunction with the following standards:
standard NF C 15 100
IEC 60079-14 (Electrical installations design, selection and erection)
standard IEC 60079-17 (Electrical installations inspection and maintenance)
standard 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 product without our prior agreement
Make sure the compatibility between the data on the nameplate of the product with the existing
explosive atmosphere, the area of use, the ambient temperature and surfaces temperatures
Any damage of the product can have for consequence to make ineffective the explosion-proof
protection
The installation of the product 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 guarantee and do not engage our responsibility.
According to the standard IEC 60079-31, it is prohibited to operate the control station if the
dust thickness on it is greater than 50 mm.
Ex-tech Solution ensures the traceability of the control station up the first place of delivery.
8. Mounting and installation
Check if the data on the label of the product are consistent with the permitted conditions for the
explosive atmosphere of use:
o Group II : surface industries
o Category 2
o G
o D
o IPxx
Before installing and commissioning, ensure that the product:
o Is not damaged externally
o The surfaces of the lid which are in contact with the surfaces of the housing have no damage
o The threads of the housing for closing the lid are not damaged
Check if there is a specific position of mounting
The wiring of the cable conductors must be made with a particular care
The conductor insulation must reach the terminal. The conductive soul must not be damaged
Not to exceed the authorized maximal temperature, it is advisable to choose the appropriate cables and
take a particular care in installing them
Follow the instructions contained in the specifications
XAE004A12-08– 01/12/2016
: high level of protection
: for Gas
: for Dusts
: IP rating (waterproofness for solids and liquids)
Operating instructions
Flameproof control station - XAEW series
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