Instructions specific for use in hazardous areas
The following instructions apply to equipment cov-
ered by certificate number:
Sira 03ATEX2102
The following information covers all relevant points list-
ed in clause 1.0.6 of the EHSR’s of the ATEX directive.
1. The certification marking is as follows:
2. The equipment is Category 2G and may be used in
zones 1 and 2 with flammable gases and vapours
with apparatus groups IIA, IIB & IIC and with tem-
perature classes Tl, T2, T3 and T4
3. The equipment is only certified for use in ambient
temperatures in the range -20°C to +50°C and
should not be used outside this range
4. Use only battery pack supplied by Crowcon.
Charging is only permitted in the non-hazardous
area. DO NOT CHARGE IN HAZARDOUS AREA.
5. The equipment has not been assessed as a safety-
related device (as referred to by Directive 2014/34/
EU Annex II, clause 1.5)
6. Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by
the manufacturer or in accordance with the appli-
cable code of practice.
7. Use only the appropriate Crowcon supplied cables
for connection to the sockets at the rear of the
instrument.
8. If the equipment is used in a manner other than
that specified in this manual, the protection pro-
vided by this equipment may be impaired.
Area Classifications: -
Zone 1: An area classified as Zone 1 is likely to have
ignitable concentrations of flammable gases,
vapours or liquids present under normal oper-
ating conditions.
Zone 2: An area classified as Zone 2 is not likely to
have ignitable concentrations of flammable
gases, vapours or liquids present under nor-
mal operating conditions.
Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd
172 Brook Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, OX14 4SD UK
Tel. +44 (0)1235 557700
Fax. +44 (0)1235 557749
www.crowcon.com
© Copyright Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd 2018.
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without the prior written consent of Crowcon Detection
Instruments Ltd.
Publication number: M07664
Seventh edition: April 2018
Safety information:
WARNING – Do not change the battery in an flammable atmosphere.
WARNING – Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
WARNING – Read the instruction manual before use.