Artidor AR-022 Manuel D'installation page 6

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Do not use the twilight switch at temperatures deviating from the specified ambient
temperature range.
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Follow all instructions written on the equipment and as mentioned in this manual.
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Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer or by a person appointed by the
manufacturer.
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Modifications to the equipment or changes to the design are not permitted.
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The product may only be used for the function for which it is designed and shall be
maintained in a good and clean condition.
If these instructions are not followed, the explosion safety of the equipment cannot be
guaranteed. The equipment could then endanger the life of the user and could cause the
ignition of an explosive atmosphere. Consequently, Artidor as the manufacturer will waive
any responsibility.
3. Characteristics
The characteristics of the twilight switch can be summarized as follows:
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Robust design
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Coated aluminum housing and adjustable stainless steel 316 mounting bracket
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Provided with two Ex e cable glands
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Manufactured on the basis of the European Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114)
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Suitable for use in gas and dust hazardous areas classified as zone 2 and 22
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Explosion safety category and protection degree against ignition applied:
II 3 G Ex nR IIC T6 Gc
II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T80˚C Dc
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Protection degree against the ingress of water and dust IP66
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Suitable for internal and external use
4. Application
The explosion-safe AR-022 twilight switch has been designed for and is suitable for use in
hazardous classified areas due to flammable gases, vapors, mist, fibers and dust. Because
they are explosion-safe and certified on the basis of Group II Category 3GD of the ATEX
Directive they are suitable for use in the following types of zones in explosion hazardous
areas:
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for combustible gases, vapors and mist: zone 2
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for combustible fibers and dust: zone 22
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