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1. Safety instructions
1. Readthis leaet carefully before commencing to install the SPARTANBulkheadunitandretainitfor
futureuse.Installationcanonlybecarriedoutbysuitablyqualiedpersonnel.
2. Checkthecerticationnameplateattachedtotheluminairetoensurethatthehazardouszone,mains
supply, ambient temperature present and ‘T’ rating are suitable for the environment the unit is being 
installed in.
3. If the SPARTAN unit is to be installed in areas of high vibration, please consult with Raytec.
4. Externally the SPARTAN unit housing is constructed from marine grade aluminium, and toughened 
glass, stainless steel brackets/fasteners and silicone gaskets, internally there are many non metallic 
components. The end user must ensure that these materials are suitable for the environment the 
SPARTANunitwillbeinstalledin;Zone1andZone2Hazardousareas.
5. SPARTAN units are designed to withstand marine environments and are tested in accordance with 
IEC60068-2-52. However if the SPARTAN unit is to be installed in a very high corrosive environment 
such as coastal and offshore the following good practice should be followed:
 During installing ensure there are no scratches, chips or defects in external paint surface that 
would allow ingress of water to bare aluminium. If so touch up with suitable paint
 During installation apply an anti corrosive jointing compound to screw threads such as PSU cover 
and external earth points.
 During installation ensure exterior surface of the product is not in direct contact with a dissimilar 
metalsuchasgalvanisedsteel.Ifsotanylonbarriertopreventgalvaniccorrosion.
 During maintenanceregularlywashdownexternalsurfaceofttingwithclean,freshwaterto
remove any deposits of mineral salts on the exterior surface.
6. Checkcertication nameplate on sideof bulkhead to ascertaintype of threaded cableentry on the
luminaire. Select suitably certied ATEX/IEC Ex/UKEX cable glands and stopper plugs, these must
beparallelthread,haveaminimumof5fullthreadengagementandbeofamedium/netoleranceto
ISO965-1 and ISO965-3. The cable entry devices selected must maintain the IP rating of the luminaire
7. The incoming mains cable should not exceed a temperature rise of 24°C above the ambient conditions; 
select suitable cable. 
8. When the unit is installed correctly and in accordance with these installation instructions it will not harm 
humans or animals
9. Before installing emergency luminaires please check the last charge date of the battery. This is shown 
on the external product packaging and also on the battery label, alternatively consult date shown on 
thedeclarationatthebackofthisleaet.Ifthelastchargedatewasinexcessof3months(ifstoredat
5°Cto25°C)or1month(ifstoredoutsidethisrange)fromdateofinstallation,pleaseconsultRaytec
document 0010-D-00001 Battery Handling Guide
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Install in a well 
ventilated area
Do not continually 
stare at lamp
Isolate mains before 
removing cover
1.5 m