Bartec APEX (APC) 07-3704 Series User manual

Manual Pressurized Cabinet
APEX (APC)
SILAS (SPC)

BARTEC GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 16
97980 Bad Mergentheim
GERMANY
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Support: [email protected]
Internet: www.bartec.de
Operating Instructions
Pressurized Cabinet
APEX (APC), Type 07-3704-****/****
ATEX / IECEx Zone 1 / 21
SILAS (SPC), Type A7-3704-****/****
ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 / 22
Document Number: 01-3704-7D0001
Revision: -

APEX / SILAS
Pressurized Cabinet
Table of contents
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0Table of contents
0Table of contents ................................................................................................... 1
1About these operating instructions ......................................................................... 4
Highlighting in the document ..................................................................................... 5
Warnings.................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols and icons ..................................................................................................... 6
Technical changes ..................................................................................................... 6
Languages ................................................................................................................. 6
2Safety.................................................................................................................... 7
Intended use.............................................................................................................. 7
Exclusive purpose...................................................................................................... 7
Improper use.............................................................................................................. 7
Safety instructions .................................................................................................... 7
General ...................................................................................................................... 7
Safety instructions for operation ............................................................................... 8
Instructions for safe use ............................................................................................ 9
Warranty .................................................................................................................. 10
Obligations of the owner .......................................................................................... 11
Instructions for use.................................................................................................. 11
Other applicable documents.................................................................................... 11
Standards complied with ......................................................................................... 12
APEX pressurized cabinet ........................................................................................ 12
SILAS pressurized cabinet ....................................................................................... 13
Marking and test certificate..................................................................................... 14
APEX pressurized cabinet, Zone 1 / 21 ..................................................................... 14
APEX pressurized cabinet, category Gb / Db, type pyb, type 07-3704-11**/**** ..... 14
APEX pressurized cabinet, category Gb / Db, type pxb, type 07-3704-12**/**** ..... 14
APEX pressurized cabinet, category Gb, type pyb, type 07-3704-21**/****............. 15
APEX pressurized cabinet, category Gb, type pxb, type 07-3704-22**/****............. 15
APEX pressurized cabinet, category Db, type pyb, type 07-3704-31**/****............. 15
APEX pressurized cabinet, category Db, type pxb, type 07-3704-32**/****............. 15
SILAS pressurized cabinet, Zone 2 / 22 .................................................................... 16

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SILAS pressurized cabinet, category Gc / Dc, type pzc, type A7-3704-11**/****..... 16
SILAS pressurized cabinet, Category Gc, type pzc, type A7-3704-21**/****............ 16
SILAS pressurized cabinet, category Dc, type pzc, type A7-3704-31**/****............ 16
Avoidance of damage to property............................................................................. 17
Short circuit due to improper connection................................................................. 17
Storage at an excessively high temperature............................................................. 17
Aggressive cleaning agents...................................................................................... 17
Danger to health due to improper disposal............................................................... 17
3Product description.............................................................................................. 18
General .................................................................................................................... 18
Pressurized cabinet ................................................................................................. 19
APEX pressurized cabinet, type pyb......................................................................... 19
APEX pressurized cabinet, type pxb......................................................................... 19
SILAS pressurized cabinet, type pzc ........................................................................ 19
4Transport and storage .......................................................................................... 20
Scope of delivery...................................................................................................... 20
Packaging ................................................................................................................ 20
Transport ................................................................................................................. 20
Storage .................................................................................................................... 21
Disposal................................................................................................................... 21
5Installation .......................................................................................................... 22
Requirements placed on the location....................................................................... 22
Special conditions placed on the location................................................................ 22
Erection ................................................................................................................... 23
Mobile erection........................................................................................................ 24
6Connections......................................................................................................... 25
Purging gas supply................................................................................................... 25
Protective gas.......................................................................................................... 25
Purging gas connection............................................................................................ 26
Purging gas discharge with the gas / dust version.................................................... 26
Electrical connections ............................................................................................. 27
Wiring requirements ................................................................................................ 27
Connections............................................................................................................. 27

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7Commissioning .................................................................................................... 28
Initial commissioning............................................................................................... 28
Putting into operation .............................................................................................. 28
Type 0(A)7-3704-1***/**** (gas/dust)..................................................................... 28
Type 0(A)7-3704-2***/**** (gas) ............................................................................. 29
Type 0(A)7-3704-3***/**** (dust)............................................................................ 29
8Operation............................................................................................................. 30
Operating phases of the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet...................................... 30
Process diagram of the operating phases ................................................................ 30
Preparatory phase ................................................................................................... 30
Purging phase.......................................................................................................... 31
Operating phase....................................................................................................... 31
Purging time ............................................................................................................ 32
Manual purging time ................................................................................................ 32
Automatic purging time............................................................................................ 32
Bypass operation ..................................................................................................... 33
Operation with safety foil......................................................................................... 34
9Putting out of operation........................................................................................ 35
Shut-down............................................................................................................... 35
Cooling and discharge times .................................................................................... 35
10 Maintenance and care .......................................................................................... 36
Maintenance work ................................................................................................... 36
Maintenance intervals ............................................................................................. 36
Visual inspection...................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning................................................................................................................... 37
Regular maintenance............................................................................................... 37
Repairs .................................................................................................................... 37
Faults and troubleshooting...................................................................................... 37
11 Technical data ..................................................................................................... 38
12 Notes................................................................................................................... 40

About these operating instructions
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Pressurized Cabinet
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1About these operating instructions
Please read carefully before putting the device into operation.
Please observe the corresponding user manual.
This manual contains the information required for using the control unit in
accordance with its intended purpose. It is addressed to technically qualified
personnel.
Familiarity with and the technically perfect implementation of the safety
instructions and warnings described in this manual are preconditions for safe
installation and commissioning. The safety notes and warnings in these
operating instructions are given in a general manner and only qualified
personnel will have the necessary know how to interpret and implement them
correctly in specific individual cases.
These operating instructions are an integral part of the scope of delivery even
if, for logistical reasons, they can be ordered and delivered separately.
Should you require further information, please request the required
information from your local or responsible BARTEC branch. Read the
operating instructions and in particular the safety instructions
carefully before using the device.
Keep the operating instructions during the entire service life of the
device.
Make the brief instructions accessible to all persons entrusted with
handling the device.

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Highlighting in the document
Warnings
Warnings are used in this user manual to warn of property damage and
personal injury.
Always read and follow these warnings.
Warnings are specially highlighted in this user manual and identified by
symbols:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if safety measures are not
observed, may result in death or serious injuries with permanent damage
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if safety measures are not
observed, may result in serious injuries without permanent damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if safety measures are not
observed, can result in minor injuries.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if the safety measures
are not observed, may result in damage to property.
Explanation of the structure of a warning notice
WARNING WORD
Identifies the source of danger, cause of danger or type of danger
Consequence of non-compliance with the described safety measure.
Safety measure
Example of a warning notice
DANGER
Operation of the APEX (SILAS) pressurized cabinet in the case of damage!
Death or serious injury.
Put the control unit out of operation and secure it against restart.

About these operating instructions
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Pressurized Cabinet
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Symbols and icons
Symbol
Explanation
Important notices and information for the effective, efficient and
environmentally friendly use of the product.
Ex application; this symbol indicates special information for Ex
applications
Table 1: Symbols and icons
Technical changes
The current versions of the datasheets, operating instructions, certificates and
EC declarations of conformity as well as information on new accessories can be
downloaded from www.bartec.de under “Products” in the product area “Control
and Connection Equipment”, or requested directly from BARTEC GmbH.
Languages
The original user manual is written in German. All other available languages are
translations of the original user manual.
The user manual is available in German and English. If further languages are
required, these must be requested from BARTEC or stated when placing the
order.

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Pressurized Cabinet
Safety
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2Safety
Intended use
Exclusive purpose
The APEX pressurized cabinet serves exclusively as pressurized enclosure to
EN/IEC 60079-2 and is intended for use in explosion group II, category 2G,
category 2GD or category 2D.
The SILAS pressurized cabinet serves exclusively as pressurized enclosure to
EN/IEC 60079-2 and is intended for use in explosion group II, category 3G,
category 3GD or category 3D.
The permissible operating data of the device used must be observed.
Improper use
Any other use is not in accordance with the intended purpose and may lead to
damage and accidents. The manufacturer will not be liable for any use beyond
that of its intended purpose.
Safety instructions
General
No technical modifications may be performed on the APEX (SILAS)
pressurized cabinet
Do not dry wipe or clean devices in hazardous areas!
Do not open devices in hazardous areas.
The general statutory regulations or guidelines relating to safety at work,
accident prevention and environmental protection legislation must be
observed, e.g. the German Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance
(BetrSichV) or the applicable national regulations.
Wear suitable clothing and footwear in view of the risk of dangerous
electrostatic charges.
Avoid exposure to heat outside the specified temperature range (see
Chapter “General technical data”).
Avoid exposure to moisture.