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Bedienungsanleitung · Operating Instructions Notice d‘utilisation · Gebruiksaanwijzing Istruzioni per l‘uso · Instrucciones de uso Manual de instruçoes · Bruksanvisning Lite-Ex PL 30[...]
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Deutsch Seite 1 English Page 1 1 Français Page 21 Nederlands Pagina 31 Italiano Page . 41 Español Página 51 Português Página 61 Svenska Sida . 71[...]
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1 1 T able of Contents Page 1. Application 12 2. Safety instructions 12 3. Errors and load restrictions 12 4. Safety regulations 12 4.1 Special requirements for use in ex-hazardous areas 13 5. Safety instructions 13 6. Ex-data 13 7. T echnical data 14 8. Functional description / operating information 14 8.1 Lite-Ex PL 30 components 15 8.2 Getting s[...]
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12 1. Application The Lite-Ex PL 30 is an LED pocket torch designed for industrial applications or use in potentially explosive areas of Zones 2, 1 and 0 as well as 22, 21 and 20 in accordance with Directive 99/92/EC (A TEX 137). 2. Safety instructions These operating instructions contain information and safety regulations that must be followed to [...]
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13 The following additional safety regulations must also be observed: - The unit must not be opened within the Ex-area. - The batteries must only be changed outside the Ex-area. - Additional or spare batteries must not be carried in the Ex-area. - Only approved battery types may be used. - Only spare sealing rings and discs of ecom instruments are [...]
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14 7. T echnical data Ambient temperature T a: -20 ... +50°C Storage temperature: -30 ... +60°C (without batteries) Battery / power supply: 3 x LR14 (see table) Lamp: 1 high-performance LED (3-watt) Operating time: > 48 hours (continuous) Dimensions: approx. 220 mm x 40/45 mm W eight: approx. 550 g (including batteries) IP rating: IP 65 ESD pr[...]
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15 Body of torch Sealing rings Housing head T wist ring Battery compartment Alignment screw Spare disc T orch head 8.1 Lite-Ex PL 30 components Illustration 1 8.2 Getting started In order to be able to use the torch in the Ex-area, you must first check that the outer housing head and body are screwed on completely . After this has been done, you ca[...]
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16 8.4 Cleaning the twist ring A non-contacting twist ring is used to switch on the Lite-Ex PL 30 (see description above). Dirt or moisture does not effect the function. The twist ring is easy to clean if excessive amounts of dirt and grime have made it difficult to turn. First take off the torch body and remove the batteries (see section 8.3 Batte[...]
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17 10. Cleaning, maintenance and storage - Only use a suitable cloth or sponge to clean the unit. Do not use solvents or abra- sive cleaning agents to clean the unit. - W e recommended having the operation and lumen output of the device checked by the manufacturer every two years. - The batter ies sh ould b e take n out of the unit if it is to be s[...]
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18 12. EC-T ype Examination Certificate[...]
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20 13. EC Declaration of Conformity Further details relating to the declaration of conformity can be found at the following Internet address: http://www .ecom-ex.com in the Product Download area.[...]
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