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Safety-related information
Both the latest edition and other languages of these
instructions for use can be downloaded in the Technical
Documentation database (www.draeger.com/ifu). Due to
product actualizations, Dräger recommends always using the
latest edition of the instructions for use.
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Safety instructions
– Before using this product, carefully read these Instructions
for Use and those of the associated products.
– Strictly follow the instruction for use. The user must fully
understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the
product only for the purposes and under the conditions
specified in this document.
– Improper use of the product can impair the provided user
protection against electric shock.
– Comply with all local and national laws, rules, and
regulations associated with this product.
– Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to
inspect, repair and service the product as detailed in these
instructions for use. Further maintenance work that is not
detailed in these instructions for use must only be carried
out by Dräger or personnel qualified by Dräger.
– Dräger recommends a Dräger service contract for all
maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out
by Dräger.
– Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories.
Otherwise the proper functioning of the product may be
impaired.
– Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that
they are retained and appropriately used by the product
user.
– Only trained and competent users are permitted to use
this product.
– Maintenance must be performed as described, see
10 Maintenance.
– Only operate the product within the framework of a risk-
based alarm signaling concept.
– Before connecting this instrument to electrical devices not
mentioned in the IFU consult Dräger
– Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or
failure.
– The instruments or components may not be modified in
any manner.
– The use of faulty or incomplete parts is forbidden.
– The appropriate regulations must be observed at all times
when carrying out repairs on these instruments or
components.
– Do not open the instrument during operation.
– Follow the directions of EN 60079-29-2 for the
measurement of flammable gases and oxygen.
– Follow the directions of EN 45544-4 for the measurement
of toxic gases.
Instructions for use
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Dräger Polytron 5000 Series
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Polytron
5100 EC-specific:
– WARNING: Risk of ignition of flammable or explosive
atmospheres! Substitution of components may impair
Intrinsic Safety.
– The measuring function of the gas detection transmitter for
explosion protection, according to Annex II, clauses 1.5.5,
1.5.6 and 1.5.7 of Directive 2014/34/EU is currently not
covered.
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Operating area and conditions
– Observe the specifications and restrictions in the
Instructions for Use and/ or data sheets for the sensors.
– When exposed to a directed flow of air mixed with gas, the
measured values can be increased. See the
corresponding sensor data sheet for deviation values.
– CAUTION Risk of ignition of flammable or explosive
atmospheres! Not tested in oxygen enriched atmospheres
(>21% O
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– Using the product in areas subject to explosion
hazards: Instruments or components for use in explosion-
hazard areas which have been tested and approved
according to national, European or international Explosion
Protection Regulations may only be used under the
conditions specified in the approval and with consideration
of the relevant legal regulations.
Hazardous areas classified by zones:
– The device is intended to be used in hazardous areas
classified Zone 1 or Zone 2 where gases of explosion
groups IIA, IIB or IIC and temperature class T4 or T6 may
be present. Temperature classes depend on the maximum
ambient temperature. The device must not be operated
within ambient temperatures outside the temperature
range marked on the device.
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The device is intended to be used in hazardous areas
classified Zone 21 or Zone 22 where dusts of explosion
Groups IIIA, IIIB or IIIC and dust temperatures of T80°C or
T130°C (T135°C for Polytron
8100 EC) may be present. Dust temperatures depend on
the maximum ambient temperature. The device must not
be operated within ambient temperatures outside the
temperature range marked on the device.
Hazardous areas classified by divisions:
– The device is intended to be used in hazardous areas
Class I, Div. 1 or Div. 2, where gases of groups A, B, C, D
and temperature class T4 or T6 may be present.
Temperature classes depend on the maximum ambient
temperature. The device must not be operated within
ambient temperatures outside the temperature range
marked on the device.
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The device is intended to be used in hazardous areas
Class II, Div. 1 or Div. 2, where dusts of groups E, F, G
may be present. The device must not be operated within
ambient temperatures outside the temperature range
marked on the device.
Safety-related information
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