In order to ensure the minimum degree of
protection, any unused entry holes shall be
sealed with certified blanking plugs.
When fitting cable entries, care has to be
taken that the sealing inserts are suitable for
the cable diameter.
In the case of sealing inserts that are cut out,
it is necessary to ensure that the insert is
properly adapted to the cable diameter.
In order to ensure the required minimum
degree of protection, the cable entries shall be
tightened down securely.
Overtightening can impair the degree of
protection.
Any unused metric COOPER Crouse-Hinds
cable entries shall be sealed with the
blanking plug certified for these metric cable
entries.
6.4
Plastic*and metalflange plates
If flange plates have to be dismantled, (e.g. to
drill entry holes), when replacing the plates, in
order to maintain the minimum degree of
protection, it is necessary to ensure that the
flange plate and the fixing clamp fit correctly.
PE conductors fed from outside shall be
connected to the PE terminal provided on
the flange.
Warning: Metal flanges, metal plates and
metal glands shall be incorporated in the
potential equalization.
*not yet certified for category IID
6.5
Closing apparatus /
Cover closure
Any foreign matter shall be removed from
the apparatus.
The setting screw on the switch insert for
setting the rated current shall be set to the
rated motor current.
The switch handle on the cover of the manual
motor starter shall be in the position it had
when the apparatus was opened.
When fitting the apparatus cover, care shall
be taken to ensure that the switch shaft of
the switch insert engages correctly in the
carrier hole of the switch handle.
To ensure the required minimum degree of
protection, the cover screws shall be
tightened down.
Overtightening may impair the degree of
protection.
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6.6
Putting into operation
Before putting the apparatus into operation,
the tests specified in the individual national
regulations shall be performed.
In addition to this, before being put into
operation, the correct functioning of the
apparatus and installation of the apparatus
shall be checked in accordance with these
operating instructions and other applicable
regulations.
The improper operation of manual motor
starters may result in the invalidation of the
guarantee.
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Maintenance / Servicing
The valid national regulations for the
servicing / maintenance of electrical
apparatus for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres shall be observed
(EN 60079-17).
Prior to opening the enclosure, it is
necessary to ensure that the voltage supply
has been isolated or to take suitable
protective measures.
The necessary intervals between servicing
depend upon the specific application and
shall be stipulated by the operator according
to the respective operating conditions.
During servicing, above all, the parts on which
the explosion protection depend, (e.g.
intactness of the flameproof components, the
enclosure, the seals and cable entries), and
the reset function of the switch handle shall be
checked.
If, in the course of servicing, it is ascertained,
that repairs are necessary, section 8 of these
operating instructions shall be observed.
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Repairs / Overhaul /
Modification
Modification
Modification
Modification
Modification
Only original COOPER Crouse-Hinds parts
shall be used for carrying out repairs.
In the event of damage to the flameproof
encapsulation, replacement of these
components is mandatory. In case of
doubt, the respective apparatus shall be
sent to COOPER Crouse-Hinds for repair.
Repairs that affect the explosion protection
may only be carried out by COOPER
Crouse-Hinds or by a qualified electrician
in compliance with the respective national
regulations (EN 60079-17, EN 60079-19).
Apparatus modifications or design changes
are not permitted; excepted from this is the
fitting of additional cable entries within the
scope of the apparatus approvals.
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Disposal / Recycling
The respective valid national regulations for
waste disposal shall be observed when
disposing of apparatus.
To facilitate recycling of individual parts, parts
made of moulded plastic shall bear the
marking for the type of plastic used.
The product range is subject to changes and
additions.