
Installation
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2010-04-26·BA00·III·en·02
Light-metal Ex d enclosures / flame-
proof enclosure 8265
Ex e terminal compartment:
8 Installation
)To prevent condensation in the terminal compartment, we recommend using
a type 8162 breather from R. STAHL Schaltgeräte GmbH. The installation of
the breather reduces the type of protection as per IEC 60529.
If installed vertically, breather at the bottom, the type of protection is IP 66,
otherwise IP 54.
WARNING
Danger due to not approved cable entries!
ZIf a not approved cable entry is used, explosion protection can no longer
be guaranteed.
XUse only cable entries approved for the required type of protection.
WARNING
Danger due to open holes or unused cable entries on the Ex e enclo-
sure!
ZThe explosion protection can no longer be guaranteed if holes or unused
cable entries of the Ex e enclosure are left open.
XClose open holes using stopping plugs certified in accordance with Direc-
tive 94/9/EC (e.g. type 8290) and unused cable entries using plugs certi-
fied in accordance with Directive 94/9/EC (e.g. type 8161).
WARNING
Installation may only be performed by qualified personnel!
XInstallation of the devices may only be carried out by appropriately authorised and
trained personnel.
XObserve the relevant national regulations in the country of use.
WARNING
Incorrectly installed components!
ZExplosion protection cannot be guaranteed any more if the components
are incorrectly installed.
XWhen terminal sleeves are fitted, they must be gas-tight and applied with
a suitable tool.
WARNING
Use of cable entries without strain-relief!
ZExplosion protection cannot be guaranteed any more if cable entries are
installed without cable strain-relief in the vicinity of loosely laid cables and
leads.
XSecurely lay cabling and leads.
XIf the cables are laid loosely, only use cable entries approved for this appli-
cation.
WARNING
Danger due to damaged threads!
ZIf threads are damaged, the spark protection gap can no longer be guar-
anteed.
XHandle and fit the cover with care.
XReplace a cover or enclosure with damaged threads immediately!