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2.13 Special conditions for safe use, marking "X"
The "X"-symbol in the certificate numbers:
“IBExU 17 ATEX 1042 X”and “IECEx IBE 21.0024 X” are used to indicate special
conditions for use:
The maximum ambient temperature of the equipment depends on the temperature
class, the design with shaft seal (IP67) or without shaft seal (IP65), the material of
the explosion protection enclosure, the maximum power dissipation and the
speed. A corresponding classification for each type is shown in chapter 6 from
page 26 onwards; a compact table overview is presented in the type-examination
certificate, see chapter 9.1 on page 37. The actual operating temperature range
for the equipment must therefore be taken from the nameplate.
Optionally, the equipment may be fitted with cable inlets, the conditions and safety
instructions contained in the relevant certification must be observed.
In general, selected components, such as cables, cable inlets and sealing plugs,
must be suitable and certified for the potentially explosive area and ambient tem-
perature used. For this purpose, the guidance given in EN/IEC 60079-14 shall be
taken into account, in particular to the topics "Cables and wiring systems", "Cable
entry systems and blanking elements" as well as the multiple given notes to the
topic "Additional requirements for type of protection "d" –Flameproof enclosures".
Concrete requirements for cable inlets and sealing plugs, see chapter 7.2 on
page 30.
When the equipment is used at ambient temperatures ≥+40 °C, the selected con-
necting cable shall have an increased temperature resistance, see chapter 7.3 on
page 31.
Glands for cable entries that are not required must be sealed permanently using
closures appropriately certified for the group IIC according to EN/IEC 60079-1
(Explosive atmospheres). The component manufacturer's assembly and safety in-
structions must be complied with.
Contrary to the passage in the certificate numbers
IBExU17ATEX1042 X and IECEx IBE 21.0024 X:
"Repairs of the flameproof joints must be made in compliance with the construc-
tive specifications provided by the manufacturer. Repairs must not be made on
the basis of values specified in tables 3 and 4 of EN/IEC 60079-1."
any type of repair to the equipment is prohibited. The repair of the flameproof
joints is an option which is not currently provided for.
Only the fastening screws, M4x40-T20 A4-50 according to DIN EN ISO 14580,
specified by the manufacturer shall be used for the connection cap, see chapter
9.4 on page 46.
To avoid electrostatic charges, strong charge-generating processes, such as par-
ticles moving rapidly along a surface, pneumatic transport of dust and the spray-
ing of charges during an electrostatic coating process, must be excluded when us-
ing the equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The connection of the free ends of the cables must either take place outside of the
potentially explosive area or within of an equipment which is permitted for the re-
spective device category.