Klaxon FP6 Installation Instruction

FP6 and FP10 Sirens

CERTIFICATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

1.

If the equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, then it is the responsibility of
the user to take suitable precautions that prevent it from being adversely affected, thus ensuring that the
type of protection provided by the equipment is not compromised.

Aggressive substances: e.g. acidic liquids or gases that may attack metals or solvents that may affect

Suitable precautions: e.g. regular checks as part of routine inspections or establishing from the

2.

Certification For Use In Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

These instructions apply to the following models covered by approval certificate number
XU1094/5158:

18-980318 (FP6) 400V AC 50Hz 3 Phase 2.2kW
18-980334 (FP10) 400V AC 50Hz 3 Phase 5.5kW

These models are approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres according to the
following classification:

II 2 G EEx c IIC T1..T6 X

a. The equipment is certified for use with flammable gases and vapours with apparatus groups

IIA, IIB and IIC and with temperature class T1..T6 in the ambient temperature range –20ºC
to +40ºC and should not be used outside this range. Refer to the separately supplied manual
for the classification of the motor.

b. Installation shall be carried out by suitably-trained personnel in accordance with the

applicable code of practice e.g. EN 60079-14:1997.

c. Inspection and maintenance of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably-trained

personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice e.g. EN 60079-17.

d. This equipment must be returned to Klaxon Signals Ltd for repair or replacement of parts.

e. The enclosure has passed ingress protection test to a minimum of IP65.

f. The certification of this equipment relies upon the following materials used in its

construction: ALUMINIUM LM4 (SAND CAST) TO BS 1490

polymeric materials.

material’s data sheets that it is resistant to specific chemicals.

General Design Standards

The standards to which the equipment has been designed are listed on the EC declaration of
Conformity issued herewith

3.

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Installation

WARNING: -

Protection Concept.

a. Fix siren to a firm level base at a minimum height of 3m above the ground and free of side

or top obstructions.

b. For best all round sound propagation mount the unit at a height of 4.5 to 6m with 50m clear

radius all round.

c. Refer to the separate motor manual for the motor classification and connection details.

Ensure adequate fuse and overload/circuit-breaker protection is provided and the motor
frame is connected to the supply earth

d. It is the responsibility of the installer to select the correct equipment for the gas group

involved.

e. Cable entry temperature may exceed 70°C. Select an appropriate cable.

f. Use only suitably certified cable entry glands.

g. This equipment should only be connected to the supply voltage marked on the rating plate.

h. WARNING: The equipment should be protected from access by persons, animals or

foreign bodies to avoid injury to persons or damage to equipment affecting safe use.

i. WARNING: This equipment contains rotating parts. Please ensure that the retaining straps

on the rotor are left in place until the installation is complete and the equipment is ready to
be tested for the first time.

j. WARNING: Keep well clear of the siren when it is running. Extremely high noise levels

are produced. Unprotected exposure could lead to permanent hearing damage. Ensure
appropriate hearing protection is used when working in close proximity to siren.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in a breach of the

4.

Maintenance

a. The siren should be periodically tested for correct function. Typically this could be quarterly

or every six months.

b. Motor bearings are sealed and rated for a life of 25,000 hours. No maintenance is required

c. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that no modification is made to the equipment or

the installation that may affect the protection concept.

5. Contacting Klaxon

Klaxon Signals Ltd,
Wrigley St,
Oldham,
England , OL4 1HW

Technical Helpline:
Sales Hotline: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail:
Web: www.klaxonsignals.com

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