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Operating Instructions CP FLATTHERM DC.A HI
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1 General
These operating instructions describe the safe and
proper way to work with the device. The safety
information and instructions given as well as the local
accident prevention regulations and general safety
regulations valid in the area of application must be
complied with. These instructions are a constituent part
of the instrument and need to be kept in the immediate
vicinity of the device accessible to personnel at all times.
Before starting any work, the operating instructions
should be read in full.
2 Use
The CP..THERM heaters are manufactured according to
standard GB 3836.13-2013, GB 3836.15-2000, GB
3836.16-2006, GB 50257-2014, GB 12476.2-2010, GB
15577-2007 and are licensed for direct heating through
flange-mounting (conduction) or for room heating
(convection) in Ex-zone 1 and Zone 2 for instrument
categories G/ D in temperature classes T3 to T6. You
will find the temperature class for your device on the
label. See Technical Data section.
The areas of application are:
• Frost protection
• Condensation protection
• Maintaining temperature
Product approval GYJ17.1169X with appendices and
supplements.
See http://www.intertec.info
3 Special conditions for safe use
• When installing, using and maintaining this heater,
the user must follow this operating instructions and
the following standards:
GB 3836.13-2013: Explosive atmospheres - Part 13
Equipment repair,overhaul and reclamation
GB 3836.15-2000: Electrical apparatus for explosive
gas atmospheres - Part 15 Electrical installations in
hazardous areas (other than mines)
GB 3836.16-2006: Electrical apparatus for explosive
gas atmospheres - Part 16 Inspection and maintenance
of electrical installation (other than mines)
GB 50257-2014: Code for construction and acceptance
of electric equipment on fire and explosion hazard
electrical equipment installation engineering
GB 12476.2-2010: Electrical apparatus for use in the
presence of combustible dust - Part 2 Selection and
installation
GB 15577-2007: Safety regulations for dust explosion
prevention and protection
• This heater is equipped with a ground terminal and
must be connected to the equipotential bonding rail/
grounding.
• At the installation site it must be prevented getting
the heater in contact with gases which could corrode
the aluminium alloy.
• Please also note the requirements in the Certificate.
4 Explanation of symbols for warnings
and signal words
The safety information warns the user about risks and
provide information on how risks can be avoided.
Safety information can be found at the start of the
chapter before the instructions which may lead to a
hazardous situation. Additional safety information can be
found at the beginning of this manual.
Safety instructions which must be adhered to are
highlighted as follows:
DANGER
DANGER
This sign is warning about an extremely hazardous
situation which, if not heeded, will lead to death or
serious irreversible injury.
WARNING
WARNING
This sign is warning about a hazardous situation which,
if not heeded, may lead to death or serious irreversible
injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE
This sign is warning about a hazardous situation which,
if not heeded, may lead to slight, reversible injury.