Operating Instructions
Lite-Ex PL 10
Produktbereich
Portable Handlampen
120 g
kg
LED
Zone 0/20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
147x36x36 mm
3.000 Lux
1m Abstand
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Note:
The current operating manual, the EC Declaration of Conformity and the EC-Type Examination
Certificate can be downloaded from the relevant
product page at www.ecom-ex.com, or alternatively they can be requested directly from the
manufacturer.
Table of Contens
1. Application 18
2. Safety precautions 18
3. Faults and damage 18
4. Safety regulations 19
4.1 Special conditions for use in explosive areas 19
5. Safety precautions 20
6. Ex-Data 20
7. Technical specifications 21
8. Functional description /
operating instructions 22
8.1 Assembly of the Lite-Ex PL 10 22
8.2 Getting started 22
8.3 Battery replacement 23
8.4 Cleaning the ring switch 23
8.5 LED replacement 24
8.6 Replacing the protective disc 24
8.7 Assembling the belt clip 25
9. Repair 26
10. Disposal 26
11. Cleaning, maintenance and storage 27
12. Warranty and liability 28
13. EC Declaration of Conformity 30
14. EC-Type Examination certificate 31
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1. Application
The Lite-Ex PL 10 is a compact, robust and
easy-to-use LED flashlight for industrial application in Ex-hazardous areas classified as Zone 2,
1 and 0, as well as Zone 22, 21 and 20, in accordance with directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137).
2. Safety precautions
These operating instructions contain information
and safety regulations which are to be observed
without fail for safe operation in the described
conditions. Non-observance of this information
and these instructions can have serious consequences or it may violate regulations.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before starting to use the unit!
In case of any doubt (in the form of translation or
printing errors) the German language operating
instructions shall apply.
3. Faults and damage
If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of
the unit has been impaired, it must be withdrawn
from use and removed immediately from the
Ex-area.
Measures must be taken to prevent it from being
restarted accidentally.
We recommend that the unit is returned to the
manufacturer for inspection.
The safety of the unit may be compromised, if,
for example:
- there is visible damage to the housing.
- the unit has been subjected to excessive loads.
- the unit has been improperly stored.
- the unit has been damaged in transit.
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- unit markings or inscriptions are illegible.
- malfunctions occur.
- permitted limit values have been exceeded.
4. Safety regulations
Use of this unit assumes that the operator observes the conventional safety regulations and has
read the certificate in order to eliminate faulty
operation of the unit.
The following safety regulations must also be
complied with:
- The unit should not be opened inside the Exarea.
- The batteries may only be exchanged outside
the Ex-area.
- Additional batteries must not be carried in the
Ex-area.
- Only type-tested batteries may be used.
- Only those accessories approved by ecom
instruments GmbH may be used.
- Only original ecom replacement seals and
discs (type PL 10) should be used.
- Avoid contact with aggressive acids or bases.
- The LED housing should not be opened.
4.1 Special conditions for use in explosive
areas
- Storage of the flashlight in these areas 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 flashlight in the Ex-area make
sure the housing components are screwed
tightly by hand and/or as far as their stop in
order to ensure the IP rating.
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5. Safety precautions
Risk of blinding!
- Do not look directly into the light beam
- Do not aim the light directly into the eyes of
another person
6. Ex-Data
EC type approval test certificate no.:
ZELM 05 ATEX 0272 X
Ex-designation:
II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga
II 1D Ex ia IIIC T130 °C Da
Approved for Zone 2, 1 and 0, Device of the
group II, gas group C (explosive gases, vapours
or mist), temperature class T4.
Approved for Zone 22, 21 and 20, Device of the
group III, explosive dust, IIIC - conductive dust,
IIIB – non-conductive dust, IIIA – flammable
fibres, T130 °C
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7. Technical specifications
Ambient temperature Ta: -20 °C ... +50 °C
Storage temperature: -30 °C ... +60 °C
Batteries / power supply: 3 x LR03
according to
IEC, AAA
Lamp: High performance LED:
3000 lx
Operating time: 1200 lx after 3 hours,
approx. 150 lx after 6 hours
(at a distance of 1 m)
Dimensions: 147 x 36 x 36 mm
Weight: approx. 120g
(with batteries)
IP protection class: IP 65 / IP 67
ESD protection: Anti-static housing
CE-designation:
0 0102
Table with type-tested batteries:
Manufacturer Model
Eveready Energizer No. E92
Duracell Procell MN2400 LR03
Duracell Plus MN2400 LR03
Varta Max Tech No. 4703
Varta Industrial
Alcaline
No. 4003
Table of approved sealing rings and
protective discs
Manufacturer Model
ecom Sealing ring type PL 10
ecom Replacement disc PL 10
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