Ecom Lite-Ex PL 30 User manual

Operating Instructions
Lite-Ex PL 30
Produktbereich
Mobile Leuchten

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Table of Contents Page
1. Application 17
2. Safety instructions 17
3. Errors and load restrictions 17
4. Safety regulations 17
4.1 Special requirements for use in ex-hazardous areas 18
5. Safety instructions 18
6. Ex-data 18
7. Technical data 19
8. Functional description / operating information 19
8.1 Lite-Ex PL 30 components 20
8.2 Getting started 20
8.3 Battery replacement 20
8.4 Cleaning the twist ring 21
8.5 Lamp replacement 21
8.6 Replacing the spare disc 21
9. Repairs 21
10. Cleaning, maintenance and storage 22
11. Disposal 22
12. Warranty and liability 23
13. EC-Type Examination Certificate 24
14. EC Declaration of Conformity 29
Note:
The current operating instructions, EC Declaration of Conformity and the Ex-certificate
are available for download from the relevant product page under www.ecom-ex.com ;
alternatively they can be requested directly from the manufacturer.

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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 accor-
dance with Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX).
2. Safety instructions
These operating instructions contain information and safety regulations that must
be followed to ensure safe and reliable operation of the unit under the described
conditions. Failure to follow the information and instructions can have dangerous
consequences or may contravene applicable regulations.
Please take the time to carefully read through the owner’s manual before
you start using the unit. In the event of any doubt or discrepancies (for ex-
ample, due to translation or printing errors), the German version of these
operating instructions shall prevail.
3. Errors and load restrictions
If there is any risk that the safety or integrity of the unit has been compromised,
the unit must be taken out of operation immediately and removed from the Ex-area
without delay.
Action must be taken to prevent the device from being accidentally placed into
operation again.
We recommend sending the unit to the manufacturer to be examined.
The safety and reliability of the unit may be at risk if, for example:
- Damage is visible on the housing
- The unit has been subjected to excessive loads for which it is not designed
- The unit has been improperly stored
- The unit has been damaged in transit
- Labels or markings on the unit are illegible
- Malfunctions occur
- Permitted tolerances or threshold values have been exceeded
In the unlikely event that the product becomes faulty, it is recommended that any
repairs are carried out only by ecom instruments GmbH as the use of non-ecom
spare parts invalidates both the warranty and the Ex-certification.
4. Safety regulations
Persons using the unit must observe the standard safety regulations and read the
certificate to prevent incorrect operation or misuse of the unit.

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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 allowed.
- Only accessories approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be used.
- Prevent the unit from coming into contact with aggressive acidic or alkaline solutions.
- Do not open the inside torch head.
4.1 Special requirements for use in ex-hazardous areas
- Storing of the torch is prohibited!
- After changing the batteries or the sealing rings always check to make sure that
the sealing rings and threads are clean and in good condition.
- Before using the lamp in the Ex-hazardous area and in order to ensure the IP ra-
ting, please check that all parts of the unit are hand tightened up to the stop
– being careful not to over-tighten.
5. Safety instructions
Caution! Strong light may blind other people.
- Do not look directly into the light.
- Do not shine the light directly into the eyes of other people.
6. Ex-data
EC-type examination certificate no.: ZELM 05 ATEX 0272 X
Ex-designation: II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4
II 1D iaD 20 T130 °C
Approved for Zones 2, 1 and 0, device group II, potentially explosive gases of gas
group IIC, vapours or mist, and temperature class T4.
Approved for Zones 22, 21 and 20, device group II, potentially explosive dusts, and
T130 °C
The certification assures, that the maximum malfunction-surface-temperature of
maximum 80% of the temperature class T4 / 130° C is taken into consideration
(acc. to EN 1127-1).

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7. Technical data
Ambient temperature Ta: -20 °C ... +50 °C
Storage temperature: -30 °C ... +60 °C (without batteries)
Battery / power supply: 3 x LR14 (see table)
Lamp: 1 high-performance LED (3-watt)
Luminosity: 6000 lx (at a distance of 1 m)
Luminous flux: 135 lumens
Operating time: > 48 hours (continuous)
Dimensions: approx. 220 mm x 40/45 mm
Weight: approx. 550 g (including batteries)
IP rating: IP 65
ESD protection: Antistatic housing
CE designation: 0 0102
Table of approved battery types
Manufacturer Type
Eveready Energizer No. E93
Duracell Procell MN1400 LR14
Panasonic Powermax 3 LR14
Panasonic Powerline Industrial Battery LR14
Energizer Ucar Gold LR14
List of approved sealing rings and discs
Manufacturer Type
ecom sealing rings type PL 30 (complete set)
ecom spare disc type PL 30
8. Functional description / operating information
Please take the time to carefully read through these operating instructions to ensure
that you are familiar with all of the functions of your Lite-Ex PL 30 and know how to
use all of the functions. For you own safety and information please read through the
information on the following pages.

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Body of torch
Sealing rings
Housing head
Twist ring
Battery compartment
Alignment screw
Spare disc
Torch 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 can switch on the torch by turning the yellow twist ring slightly in a clockwise
direction. The torch is supplied with factory-fitted batteries.
8.3 Battery replacement
When the brightness is no longer satisfactory, the batteries should be replaced. It is
strongly recommended that all three batteries be replaced together. When replacing
the batteries, only use approved battery types (see table of approved battery types in
section 7. Technical data).
To replace the batteries, hold on to the housing head and the twist ring, and turn the
body of the torch anticlockwise until it comes off. Take the used batteries out of the
battery compartment, observing correct polarity and replace them with new ones.
After you insert the new batteries screw the body of the torch back on. Make sure
that torch components are screwed together securely before switching the torch on.
Battery replacement
- Only use approved battery types. See table in section 7. Technical data.
- Always replace all of the batteries together.
- Make sure that the polarity of the inserted batteries is correct.
- Please ensure that all used batteries are properly disposed of in an environmental-
ly friendly manner.
- After changing the batteries or the sealing rings always check to make sure that
the sealing rings and threads are clean and in good condition.
39x1,5
35x2
30x2

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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 Battery replacement). Remove
the twist ring by sliding it off the back of the torch, and then clean the ring. When
putting the twist ring back on, make sure that the arrow marks on the ring line up
with the alignment screw on the bottom part of the torch head (see illustration 1).
Then re-insert the batteries, and screw the body of the torch back on.
8.5 Lamp replacement
The Lite-Ex PL 30 is equipped with an extremely long-lasting LED lamp. Replacing
the LED is normally not required. If, however, the torch is defective or the brightness
of the torch has diminished, it should be sent to ecom instruments for inspection or
repair. Under no circumstances should you attempt to open the torch head. Manipu-
lating the torch head or LED on your own poses a risk to the safety of the torch and
is not permitted.
8.6 Replacing the spare disc
The torch head is protected by the housing head that surrounds it as well as an
additional disc, which is positioned over the opening where the beam is emitted. The
disc is made of high-quality material. Should, however, the disc break, it is possible
to replace it. To replace the disc, hold on to the body of the Lite-Ex PL 30 and
the twist ring, and carefully unscrew the housing head by turning it anticlockwise.
Clean the housing head thoroughly to remove any remaining pieces, and check the
sealing ring for damage. After this has been done, you can install a new glass disc
and, if necessary, new sealing rings. Only spare sealing rings of ecom instruments
are allowed. The sealing ring is positioned between the housing head and the disc
(see illustration 1). When putting the housing head back on, ensure that the seal is
positioned properly on the disc. After installation, you should not be able to see any
part of the sealing ring through the opening where the beam is emitted. If the inside
of the torch head or lens is also damaged, the torch should be sent to the manufac-
turer for repair.
9. Repairs
Repair work is subject to the nationally valid regulations and directives. We therefore
recommend that such work be performed by ecom instruments GmbH, Germany, as
all repairs must be examined to ensure functional safety.

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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.
- We recommended having the operation and lumen output of the device checked
by the manufacturer every two years.
- The batteries should be taken out of the unit if it is to be stored for extended periods.
- The storage temperature should be within the permitted range of -30 °C to +60 °C.
11. Disposal
Old electrical equipment and „historic“ old electrical equipment from ecom in-
struments GmbH will be disposal obligation and disposed of at no cost in accor-
dance with the EC Directive 2002/96/EC and the German Electrical and Electronic
Equipment law of 16/03/2005. The costs of the transport of the equipment to ecom
instruments GmbH are borne by the sender.
In accordance with “Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste
batteries” we are obligated to provide you with the following information:
Your device contains an alkaline battery.
Depleted batteries should never be disposed of along with normal or household
waste. Old batteries can contain harmful substances that are hazardous to health
and damaging to the environment. Please return the batteries. Return is free of
charge and required by law. Please only dispose of discharged batteries in the
designated containers.
Note: The battery used in this unit poses a fire hazard and can cause chemical
injuries if it is used improperly. Neither the battery nor the battery cells should be
opened or disassembled and they should not be burned or exposed to temperatures
exceeding 100 °C.
If the battery needs to be disposed of, it can be removed as described under point
(8.3). The disposal regulations specified above are also applicable for old devices.
All batteries can be recycled. Precious raw materials such as iron, zinc and nickel
can therefore be reused.
The symbol has the following meaning: Batteries and rechargeable batteries
should not be disposed of along with normal or household waste.

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12. Warranty and liability
Under the general terms and conditions of business, ecom instruments GmbH offers
a two-year warranty for function and materials on this product when used under the
specified operating and maintenance conditions. Batteries, LED/Lamps and working
parts are considered consumable parts and are not covered under the warranty.
In addition to the standard 2 years manufacturer’s warranty, ecom instruments GmbH
offers an optional lifetime warranty on the torch housing. This warranty includes dama-
ge which is incurred only when the device is properly used. Damage to the front disc
is not included, neither is damage in the form of cosmetic and superficial scratches to
the housing or to the ‘Ex-certification’ and other text contained on the housing.
After the 2 years standard warranty period, in the event that the housing has to be
changed, this optional lifetime warranty does not include any costs that may be
incurred for inspection, packing and carriage etc. This warranty is only limited by the
future availability of spare parts. This warranty is invalidated if the torch head unit
has been opened / tampered with in any way or if the sealing is damaged.
This warranty does not extend to products that have been used improperly, altered,
neglected, damaged by accident or subjected to abnormal operating conditions
or improper handling. In the event of a warranty claim, the faulty device should be
returned to ecom instruments GmbH. We reserve the right to readjust, repair or
replace the unit.
The above warranty terms represent the sole rights of the purchaser to compensation
and apply exclusively and in place of all other contractual or statutory warranty obli-
gations. ecom instruments GmbH does not accept liability for specific, direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages or losses, regardless of whether they are caused
by breach of warranty, lawful or unlawful actions, actions in good faith or other actions.
If in certain countries the restriction of statutory warranty and the exclusion or re-
striction of incidental or consequential damages is unlawful, then it may be possible
that the above restrictions and exclusions do not apply for all purchasers. If any
clause in these warranty terms should be found to be invalid or unenforceable by a
competent court, then such a judgement shall not affect the validity or enforceability
of any other clause contained in these warranty terms.

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13. EC-Type Examination Certificate

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Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle (Test and Certification Body)
ZELM Ex
1st amendment
(Amendment in accordance with EC Directive 94/9, appendix III number 6)
to EC type approval test certificate
ZELM 05 ATEX 0272 X
Translation
Device: LED flashlight type Lite-Ex PL *
Manufacturer: ecom instruments GmbH
Address: D-97959 Assamstadt
Description of the amendment
The flashlight is supplemented by a new cover plate. This can be used as an alternative to the cover plate that is
currently being used. The ignition protection class, the electrical data and all other information as well as the special
conditions remain unaltered and are effective for this 1st amendment. The flashlight can be optionally used in the
future with the alternative cover plate.
Note:
The operating manual is to be observed.
Test report no.
ZELM Ex 0120715540
Basic health and safety requirements
The basic health and safety requirements are fulfilled through compliance with the standards specified in the EC
type approval test certificate.
Zertifzierungsstelle ZELM EX
Dipl.-Ing. Harald Zelm
Braunschweig, 21.06.2007
Page 1 of 1
EC type approval test certificates without a signature and stamp are not valid. This EC type approval test certificate
may only be circulated without alteration. Extracts or alterations are subject to approval by the Prüf- und
Zertifizierungsstelle (Test and Certification Body) ZELM Ex.

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2nd amendment
(Amendment in accordance with EC Directive 94/9, appendix III number 6) ZELM ex
t
o EC type approval test certificate
ZELM 05 ATEX 0272 X
Translation
Device: LED flashlight type Lite-Ex PL *
Manufacturer: ecom instruments GmbH
A
ddress: D-97959 Assamstadt
Description of the amendment
T
he conformity of the device with the current standards has been verified within the scope of the 2nd amendment and the
designation adapted accordingly.
T
he designation of the device in the future is:
II 1 G Ex ia op is IIC T4
II 1 D iaD 20 T 130°C
T
he electrical data and all other information as well as the special conditions remain unaltered and are also applicable for this
2nd amendment. The device may be manufactured in future with reference to this 2nd amendment.
T
est report no.
Z
ELM Ex 0060924674
Basic health and safety requirements
T
he conformity of the device with the current standards has been verified within the scope of the 2nd amendment.
Furthermore, the basic health and safety requirements are met by virtue of conformance with:
EN 60079-0:2006 EN 60079-11 :2007 EN 60079-26:2007 EN 60079-28:2007
EN 1127-1 :2007 EN 61241-0:2006 EN 61241-11:2006
Z
ELM ex
Z
ertifizierungsstelle
Braunschweig, 06.03.2009
Z
ertifizierungsstelle ZELM ex
Dipl.-Ing. Harald Zelm
Page 1 of 1
EC type approval test certificates without a signature and stamp are not valid.
T
his EC type approval test certificate may only be circulated without alteration. Extracts or alterations are subject to approval
by the Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle (Test and Certification Body) ZELM ex
Z
ELM ex
Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle
Siekgraben 56
D-38124 Braunschweig

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3rd amendment
(Amendment in accordance with EC Directive 94/9, appendix III number 6) ZELM ex
Translation
to EC type approval test certificate
ZELM 05 ATEX 0272 X
Device: LED flashlight type Lite-Ex PL *
Manufacturer: ecom instruments GmbH
Address: D-97959 Assamstadt
Description of the amendment
The subject of the 3rd amendment concerns modifications made to the structural configuration of the
device.
The ignition protection class, the electrical data and all other information as well as the special
conditions remain unaltered and are effective for this 3rd amendment.
The flashlight may be manufactured in future with reference to this 3rd amendment.
Test report no.
ZELM Ex 1160924719
Basic health and safety requirements
The basic health and safety requirements are fulfilled through compliance with the standards specified in
the 2nd amendment.
ZELM Ex
Zertifizierungsstelle
Braunschweig, 02.10.2009
Zertifizierungsstelle ZELM ex
Dipl.-Ing. Harald Zelm
ZELM Ex
Page 1 of 1
EC type approval test certificates without a signature and stamp are not valid. This EC type approval
test certificate may only be circulated without alteration. Extracts or alterations are subject to approval
by the Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle (Test and Certification Body) ZELM ex
ZELM ex
Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle
Siekgraben 56
D-38124 Braunschweig

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14. EC Declaration of Conformity
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EG-Konformitätserklärung / Declaration of EC-Conformity
Déclaration de conformité CE
Wir, ecom instruments GmbH, erklären in alleinigerVerantwortung, dass unser Produkt auf welches sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den
nachfolgenden Daten, Richtlinien und Normen entspricht:
We, ecom instruments GmbH, declare under our sole responsibility, that the product to which this declaration relates, is in accordance with the
provision of the following standards, directives and norms:
Nous, ecom instruments GmbH, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité, que le produit pour lequel cette déclaration se rapporte, est conforme
à la disposition des normes et des directives suivantes:
Name & Anschrift des Herstellers innerhalb der europäischen
Gemeinschaft
Name & address of the manufacturer in the EC
Nom et adresse du fabricant dans l‘Union Européenne
ecom instruments GmbH
Industriestraße 2
97959 Assamstadt
Germany
Beschreibung der Geräte
Description of the devices
Description des appareils
LED-Taschenlampe
LED torch
Lampe de poche à LED
Typ/Type: Lite-Ex PL 30
Ex-Kennzeichnung
Ex-designation
Marquage Ex
II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4
II 1D iaD 20 T130°C
EG-Baumusterprüfbescheinigung
EC-Type Examination Certificate
Déclaration de conformité CE
ZELM 05 ATEX 0272 X
Zertifizierungsstelle
Notified Body
Organisme certificateur
Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle ZELM Ex
Siekgraben 56
38124 Braunschweig
Kenn-Nummer: 0820
Name & Anschrift der überwachenden Stelle
a) Qualitätssicherungssystem ISO 9001
Name & address of auditing body
a) Quality Management System according to ISO 9001
Nom et adresse de l‘organisme certifié
a) Système d‘assurance qualité selon ISO 9001
DEKRA Certification GmbH
Handwerkstraße 15
70565 Stuttgart
Germany
Name & Anschrift der überwachenden Stelle
b) Qualitätssicherungssystem der Produktion gemäß Richtlinie
94/9/EG (ATEX)
Name & address of auditing body
b) Quality Management System of production according to directive
94/9/EC (ATEX)
Nom et adresse de l‘organisme certifié
b) Système d‘assurance qualité pour la fabrication selon la directive
94/9/EC (ATEX)
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Bundesallee 100
38116 Braunschweig
Germany
Kenn-Nummer / Identification number /
Numéro d‘identification: 0102

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Angewandte harmonisierte Standards
Applied harmonized standards
Standards harmonisés appliqués
EN 60079-0:2006
EN 60079-26:2007
EN 1127-1:2007
EN 61241-11:2006
EN 60079-11:2007
EN 60079-28:2007
EN 61241-0:2006
Angewandte europäische Richtlinien
Applied European directives
Directives générales européennes appliquées
94/9/EG / 94/9/EC

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