Manual
BVS 15 ATEX E 035
In accordance with EN 60079-17, the maximum
intervals between periodic inspections are 3
years.
5.3
Restarting
Before restarting the explosionproof tube lights,
carry out a visual inspection. If the cables, cable
glands or conduits are found to be defective, the
explosionproof tube lights may no longer be
used.
5.4
Cleaning the transparent protective tube
The transparent protective tubes are made of
polycarbonate (Makrolon ET 3227, Bayer Lev-
erkusen). Use a suitable cleaning agent (plastics
cleaner) to remove any dirt or particle residues.
Never clean them with solvents. Cloudy tubes
must be replaced by the manufacturer.
5.5
Replacement of lamps or defective parts
Lamps or defective parts may only be replaced
by the manufacturer or by persons that have
been specially trained and supervised by the
manufacturer. They may only be replaced out-
side the hazardous area and in a de-energized
state.
Warning:
WARNING – DO NOT OPEN INSIDE THE HAZ-
ARDOUS AREA
WARNING – DO NOT OPEN WHILE ENER-
GIZED
Only original parts from the manufacturer shall
be used as replacement parts.
If cables and the associated cable entries or pro-
tective tubes are found to be defective, the
explosion-protected must no longer be used.
Edition August 2019
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thuba EHB Ltd., CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
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