Ecom Instruments Lite-Ex PL 10 Operating Instructions Manual

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the unit has been impaired, it must be withdrawn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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8. Functional description / operating

instructions

Please read these operating instructions care­fully so that you are familiar with, and are able to
use, all of the functions of your
Lite-Ex PL 10. For your own safety and informa­tion please read the instructions on the following
pages carefully!

8.1 Assembly of the Lite-Ex PL 10

Fig. 1

8.2 Getting started

The supplied batteries must be inserted to begin
with (outside the Ex-area). In order to be able
to use the flashlight in the Ex-area it must be
ensured that the lamp head and the body of the
flashlight are screwed together tightly. The flash­light can then be switched on by lightly rotating
the yellow ring switch clockwise.

Thread-forming screw for
plastic 20 x 10 T6

Belt clip

Flashlight body

Ring switch

Sealing ring 22.8 x 1.5

LED housing

Sealing ring 22.76 x 2

Disc

Lamp head

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8.3 Battery replacement

The batteries should be replaced if the level of
luminance is no longer deemed to be satisfac­tory. It is advisable to change all 3 batteries at
the same time. Only the appropriate, approved
types of batteries may be used (refer to the table
with details of the type-tested batteries under
point 7: Technical specifications). To replace the
batteries grasp the lamp head firmly, twist the
body of the flashlight (incl. ring switch) anti­clockwise and then remove it. The batteries can
then be removed from the battery compartment
and exchanged. After inserting the new batteries
(observe the correct polarity) the body of the
flashlight can be screwed back on. Please make
sure the flashlight has been screwed together
completely before switching it on again.

Battery replacement

- Only use type-tested batteries (see the table
under point 7: Technical specifications).

- Always replace all batteries simultaneously.

- Pay attention to the correct polarity.

- Dispose of depleted batteries in an appropriate
and environmentally friendly manner!

- When changing the batteries examine the
threads and seals for cleanliness and signs of
damage.

8.4 Cleaning the ring switch

A non-contacting ring switch is used to switch
on the Lite-Ex PL 10 (see description above). Dirt
and moisture do not impair the switching func­tion. The ring switch is easy to clean if excessive
amounts of dirt and grime have made it difficult
to turn. Start by unscrewing the lamp head. (See
point 8.3 Battery replacement). The ring switch

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can now be removed and cleaned. When it has
been cleaned replace the ring switch and rotate
it until it engages firmly in place (magnet must
be positioned on the shaft - ecom address side).
The lamp head can then be screwed back onto
the flashlight.

8.5 LED replacement

The Lite-Ex PL 10 is equipped with a long-life
LED bulb. Under normal conditions it is not
necessary to change the LED. If, however, the
torch is defective or the brightness of the torch
has diminished, it should be sent to ecom instru­ments for inspection or repair. The LED housing
should not be opened!
Manipulating the torch head or LED on your own
poses a risk to the safety of the flashlight and is
not permitted.

8.6 Replacing the protective disc

The LED housing is protected by the surrounding
housing head and an additional protective disc,
which is located over the opening where the
beam is emitted. The disc is made of high-quality
material. Should, however, the disc break, it is
possible to replace it. To do this grasp the body
of the Lite-Ex PL 10 and the ring switch and
then carefully unscrew the lamp head by turning
it anti-clockwise. To unscrew the lamp head
from the LED housing use an Allen key (AF4) to
secure the LED housing in place (see Fig. 2) and
unscrew the lamp head. The sealing ring can
now be replaced (only use original ecom sealing
rings). The LED housing should then be cleaned
thoroughly and the sealing ring checked for
signs of damage. If the sealing ring exhibits any
damage, it should also be replaced (the sealing

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ring is set in a groove under the protective disc).
When replacing the lamp head on the LED
housing make sure the seal and disc are seated
properly. After assembly no part of the seal
should be visible through the opening where the
beam is emitted. If the LED housing or lens has
been damaged, the flashlight should be sent to
the manufacturer for repair.

(Fig. 2)

8.7 Assembling the belt clip

Remove the belt clip from the plastic bag and
attach it to the side of the company logo using
the screw provided (see Fig. 3).

(Fig. 3)

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9. Repair

Repairs are to be conducted by ecom instru­ments GmbH or by personnel or service centres
authorised by ecom instruments GmbH, because
the safety of the unit needs to be tested after
repairs are implemented.

10. Disposal

Old electrical devices as well as „historical“ old
electrical devices from ecom instruments GmbH
are supplied for disposal at our expense and
disposed of free of charge in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC and the German
electrical law of 16/03/2005. The costs associ­ated with returning devices to ecom instruments
GmbH are to be borne by the sender.

In accordance with Article 1, Section 18 and
Article 2 of the Act revising the law of Waste­Related Product Responsibility for Batteries and
Accumulators (Gesetz zur Neuregelung der ab­fallrechtlichen Produktverantwortung f¸r Batterien
und Akkumulatoren) dated 25 June 2009, we are
obligated to provide the following information.

Your device contains an alkaline battery.

Depleted batteries should never be disposed
of along with normal or household waste. Old
batteries can contain harmful substances that
are hazardous to health and damaging to the
environment. Please return the batteries. Return
is free of charge and required by law. Please
only dispose of discharged batteries in the desi­gnated containers or take precautions to prevent
short circuits.
Note: The battery used in this unit poses a fire

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hazard and can cause chemical injuries if it is
used improperly. Neither the battery nor the
battery cells should be opened or disassembled
and they should not be burned or exposed to
temperatures exceeding 100 °C.

If the battery needs to be disposed of, it can
be removed as described under point 8.3. The
disposal regulations specified above are also
applicable for old devices.

All batteries can be recycled. Precious raw mate­rials such as iron, zinc and nickel can therefore
be reused.

The symbol

means that batteries should not
be disposed of along with normal or household
waste.

11. Cleaning, maintenance and storage

- Only use a suitable cloth or sponge to clean

the unit. Do not use any solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents when cleaning.

- It is recommended that you have the functiona-

lity and light output of the unit inspected by the
manufacturer every two years.

- The batteries should be removed from the unit

during prolonged periods of storage.

- Do not allow storage temperatures to exceed

or fall below the permitted range of –30 °C to
+60 °C!

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12. Warranty and liability

In accordance with our general terms and
conditions ecom instruments GmbHprovides
a warranty for this product for a period of two ye­ars regarding its function and material under the
specified and permitted operating and mainte­nance conditions. This excludes all parts that are
subject to wear and tear (e.g. batteries, probes,
calibration units, LEDs, etc.).

This warranty does not extend to products
that are used improperly, have been modified,
neglected, damaged in accidents or exposed to
abnormal operating conditions and inappropriate
handling.

Any claims under the warranty can be invoked
by returning the defective equipment to the ma­nufacturer. We reserve the right to repair, adjust
or exchange the device.

The aforementioned guarantee conditions are
the sole and only right of the purchaser to
compensation, are exclusively valid and replace
all other contract or legal warranty obligations.
ecom instruments GmbH assumes no liability for
special, direct, indirect, accompanying or con­sequential damage as well as losses including
the loss of data, independent of whether it was
caused by violation of the warranty obligation,
lawful or unlawful action, action in good faith or
any other action.

If the limitation of a legal warranty as well as
the exclusion or limitation of accompanying
or consequential damage is not permissible in
certain countries, it may be that the aforemen-

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tioned limitations and exclusions are not valid
for every purchaser. Should any such clause of
these warranty conditions be declared ineffective
or unenforceable by a competent court, then the
effectiveness or enforceability of any of the other
conditions of these warranty conditions shall
remain unaffected by such a judgement.

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13. EC Declaration of Conformity

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ecom instruments GmbH · Industriestraße 2 · 97959 Assamstadt · Germany

Tel.: [phone] / 42 24-0 · Fax: [phone] · E-Mail: [e-mail] · www.ecom-ex.com

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Portable Lighting
Mobile Computing
Measuring & Calibration

WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 934 99306

900004ME01A00

Declaration of EC-Conformity

according to directive 94/9/EC (ATEX)

We ecom instruments GmbH, declare under our sole responsibility, that the product to which this declaration relates, is in accor­dance with the provision of the following standards, directives and norms:

name & adress of manufacturer in the EC ecom instruments GmbH

Industriestraße 2
97959 Assamstadt
Germany

description of device LED torch

type: Lite-Ex PL 10

Ex-designation

II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga
II 1D Ex ia IIIC T130°C Da

EC-type examination certificate ZELM 05 ATEX 0272 X

Certification body ZELM ex

Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle
Siekgraben 56
38124 Braunschweig
identification number: 0820

name & address of auditing body
a) Quality Management System according to ISO 9001

TÜV Süd Management Service GmbH
Ridlerstraße 65
80339 München, Germany

name & address of auditing body
b) Quality Management System of production according to

directive 94/9/EC (ATEX)

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Bundesallee 100
38116 Braunschweig, Germany
identification number: 0102

applied harmonized standards EN 60079-0:2009 EN 60079-26:2007

EN 60079-11:2007 EN 60079-28:2007
EN 61241-11:2006

applied European directives 94/9/EC

ecom instruments GmbH

Assamstadt 21. 09. 2010

Rolf Nied
Managing Director

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14. EC-Type Examination Certificate

1) The following special conditions according to

the EC type approval test certificate must be
observed:

Opening the housing within the explosive area is
not permitted.

1. The installed batteries may only be exchanged

outside the explosive area and only by those
types approved by the manufacturer.

2. A visual and functional inspection should be

conducted at regular intervals to ensure an
orderly external condition of the flashlight. If
the batteries are depleted or there is visible
damage, the flashlight is to be removed from
the explosive area.

3. Damaged seals should only be exchanged

in accordance with the instructions in the
operating manual.

4. The operating manual is to be observed.

2) The current EC-Type Examination Certificate

can be downloaded from the relevant product
page at www.ecom-ex.com.

PA000384 / 7500 / 10 / 2010

WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 934 99306

900004AL02A02 10 / 2010 Änderungen vorbehalten! Subject to change without notice!

ecom instruments GmbH

Industriestraße 2 • 97959 Assamstadt • Germany • Tel.: [phone] / 42 24-0

Fax: [phone] • E-Mail: [e-mail] • www.ecom-ex.com

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