Ecom Lite-Ex LED 8 User manual

Operating Instructions
Lite-Ex LED 8

CONTENTS
1. Introduction 10
2. Safety Advice 10
3. Faults and Damage 10
4. Safety Regulations 11
5. x-Data 11
6. Technical Data 12
7. Application 13
8. Repairs 14
9. Cleaning and Maintenance 14
10. Guarantee and Liability 14
11. Declaration of Conformity 15
12. Approval Report 15
13. Certificate of Conformity 16-17
1. INTRODUCTION
asy to operate, the COM Lite- x L D 8 is a compact and robust L D
torch, making it ideal for use in confined and restricted spaces within
x-hazardous areas classified as either Zone 1 or 2 according to
I C/C N L C (TÜV-Authorisation) also classified as either Zone 2, 1 and
0 according to N C (FM Approved).
2. SA ETY ADVICE
Safe operation of the equipment is maintained providing that all
instructions and warnings contained in this manual are fully observed.
In case of doubt (due to translation and/or printing errors)
reference should be made to the original German instruction manual.
3. AULTS AND DAMAGE
If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of the unit has been
affected then it must be immediately withdrawn from use and
precautionary measures taken in order to prevent any further use of in
the x-hazardous area.
It is recommended that the equipment be then sent back to the
manufacturers for testing.
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The safety and integrity of the unit may be compromised by,
for example:
- xternal damage to the housing.
- xposure to excessive loads.
- Incorrect storage of the unit.
- Damage sustained in transit
- Correct certification is illegible.
- Functioning errors occur
- The permitted limitations are exceeded
4. SA ETY REGULATIONS
The use of the intrinsically safe Lite- x L D 8 meets the requirements of
the regulations providing that the user observes and applies the
requirements as laid down in the regulations and that improper and
incorrect use of the unit is avoided.
The device must not be opened within the x-hazardous area.
Batteries (see technical data) must only be changed outside the x-
hazardous area.
The L D (see technical data) must only be changed outside of the
x-hazardous area.
5. EX-DATA
Certificate of Confomity: : TÜV 01 AT X 1692
Certification : II 2 G x ia IIC T4
Permitted for Zone 1, quipment group II, Gas group C hazardous
gases, vapour or mist, Temperature class T4.
Report Job Identification No.: 3010859
FM-Certification: Class I Zone 0 A x ia IIC T4
I.S. Class I Division 1 Group A-D T4
Permitted for Zone 0, quipment group II, Gas group C,
Temperature class T4.

6. TECHNICAL DATA
Storage Temperature -20°C … +50°C
Ambient operating temperature -20°C … +50°C
Operating time max. 300 Std.
Dimensions 14mm x 66mm [Ø x length]
Weight approx. 37 g
IP rating IP 54
C -Marking 0102
Batteries
3 x cell type LR 44 according I C
Alkaline manganese
L D
Type Gallium-Nitrit L D (NSPW500BS)
Manufacturer Nichia Corporation
Brightness 5.600 mCd
Outflow Angle 15°
Durability 100000 operating hours
Wavelength 455 nm
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Description: Manufacturer:
LR44 Power Cells Alkaline Panasonic
V13GA lectronics Varta
LR44 Alkaline Duracell
A76 Alkaline Cell GP
L1154 Alkaline Cell Vinnic
AG13 Battery Chromex

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7. APPLICATION
OP RATION
In order to operate the pressure switch, turn the safety clip.
To turn on the torch: press the push-button switch.
To turn off the torch: press the push-button switch. Isolate the switch
from unintentional operation by replacing the safety clip.
K Y-OP RATION
Place the key over the clip: The torch will then switch on when pressure
is put on the clip, when the pressure is released the torch switches off.
WARNING
The safety clip should not be used as a securing clip, as in doing so, the
button will be permanently pressed, thereby reducing the battery life.
Furthermore, the synthetic cap on the switch may also be damaged.
R PLAC M NT OF L D:
When replacing the L D ensure that only the following type is used:
Gallium-Nitrit L D (see technical data)
The L D must only be changed outside the x-hazardous area.
The use of any other type of L D is strictly forbidden in that it will
invalidate the x-data certification.
Unscrew the L D-protective cap in an anticlockwise direction. Remove
the synthetic ring. Remove the defective L D and replace with a new
one and test by operating the push-button switch.
Refit the synthetic ring and protective cap - screwing in a clockwise
direction.
R PLAC M NT OF BATT RI S:
When replacing the batteries ensure that only the following type is used:
3 x LR44 according to I C (see technical data)
The batteries must only be changed outside the x-hazardous area.
The use of any other type of batteries is strictly forbidden in that it will
invalidate the x-data certification.
Keeping the torch in a horizontal position, unscrew the battery cap in an
anticlockwise direction. Next, tilt the torch to remove the defective
batteries, replace with new ones - taking care to ensure correct polarity.
The positive pole should be the one visible.
Refit the cap - screwing in a clockwise direction.

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8. REPAIRS
The general terms and conditions of L X V apply to repair work. The
manufacturer must carry out the repair work in order to check for the
safe functioning of the protective circuits.
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The equipment should only be cleaned using a cloth or sponge
dampened with water. Do not use solvents, abrasives or other cleaning
solutions.
It is recommended that the manufacturer tests the operation and
accuracy of the equipment every 2 years.
10. GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
COM issue a guarantee of 2 years - starting from the date of delivery -
for the operating and material of this product under normal operating
and maintenance conditions.
This guarantee does not apply to products used improperly, altered or
neglected, accidental damages or unusual operating conditions, as well
as exposure to improper handling.
Guarantee claims can only be granted if the defective equipment is
returned. We reserve the rights to repairs, new adjustments or
exchanges of equipment.
The existing regulations are the only right to compensation and are valid
exclusively in place of all other contractual or legal guarantees. COM
takes no responsibility for special, unavoidable or consequential
damage, such as losses, including the loss of data, irrelevant of whether
legitimate or illegitimate handling can be traced back to violation of the
guarantee.
In case of some countries, where the restrictions of a legal guarantee as
well as the exception or restriction of consequential damages is not
permitted, it could be that the above mentioned limitations and
exceptions are not valid for every purchase. Should any condition of
these guarantee regulations be found to be ineffective or not acceptable
by a responsible court, the effectiveness or force of any other condition,
under these regulations, remains untouched.

11. DECLARATION O EC-CON ORMITY
We ECOM Rolf Nied GmbH, Industriestraße 2, D-979 9 Assamstadt
declare under our sole responsibility that the product Lite- x L D 8
to which this declaration relates is in accordance with the provision of
the following directives.
94/9/ G 89/336/ WG
and is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 50014:1997 lectrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres
General requirements
EN 50020:1994 lectrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres
Intrinsic safety “i“
EN 50081-1:1993 lectromagnetic compatibility ( MC); generic emission standard;
EN 50082-1:1997 lectromagnetic compatibility ( MC) - Generic immunity
standard -
COM Rolf Nied GmbH
Assamstadt, den 13.11.01
12. APPROVAL REPORT
LASHLIGHT
LITE-Ex-LED 8
OR HAZARDOUS (CLASSI IED) LOCATIONS
Prepared for:
COM Rolf Nied GmbH
Industriestraße 2 · D-97959 Assamstadt, Germany
Project ID, 3010859
Class 36 10
Date: June 30, 2001
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13. CERTI ICATE O CON ORMITY
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Industriestr.2
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