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ECD User Manual
Rev 3 – March 2020
ECDB005R0
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8
SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & DISPOSAL
8.1
Equipment Service
The ECD requires no internal servicing during its normal operating life. A number of external system based checks should
however be completed on a regular basis. These ‘routine inspections’ must be carried out by suitably trained people with
knowledge of the ECD and the systems into which it is fitted. Routine inspections may take the form of either visual-only
checks, or visual and ‘hands-on’ checks.
8.1.1
Visual Only Inspections
A basic visual inspection focuses on looking at the installation for signs of physical damage, water or dust ingress and the
condition of cables and labels. This type of inspection may involve opening cabinets to gain access to the ECD and other
equipment. This level of inspection may also include cleaning display windows that have become obscured by dirt.
Observations would typically be:
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Check that equipment enclosures, cable trays, conduits, etc. are in good order with no physical damage.
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Check that sealed wall boxes are free from water and dust ingress internally. Door seals are in good condition.
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Check that connected cables are free from cuts, abrasions and obvious signs of damage. Cable restraints are in good
order and correctly fitted.
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Check that labels on equipment, wall boxes and cables are present and in good condition (especially certification
labels).
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Check that no modifications have been carried out to installed equipment.
8.1.2
Hands-On (Detailed) Inspections
A more detailed inspection would include all of the elements of a visual inspection, plus some checks that cover the integrity of
connections, fixtures and fittings.
In addition to basic visual observations, more detailed integrity checks would involve:
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Verify that equipment housings, wall boxes and other mechanical fixtures are secured in place. This includes terminal
box lids, tightness of cable glands, integrity of wall-box mountings, security of equipment fixing to walls/ DIN rails etc.
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Verify all electrical connections are secure with no loose screw terminals or DIN rail terminals not fitted to rails etc.
8.2
Equipment Maintenance
WARNING!
The ECD Relay has no user-serviceable parts. All repairs must be carried out by
Ampcontrol only. If a fault develops, return the ECD to Ampcontrol for repair. It is
essential that no attempt be made to repair the ECD as any attempt to dismantle or
repair the ECD can seriously compromise the safety of the unit.
It is recommended that the electrical protection system incorporating the ECD be subject to regular functional tests at intervals
determined by risk assessment or FMEA. These intervals typically coincide with periodic maintenance
checks and will cover
(but not limited to) tests such as earth continuity tests.
8.3
Disposal
The electronic equipment discussed in this manual must not be treated as general
waste. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly you will be helping to
prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by incorrect waste handling of this product.
Summary of Contents for ECD
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Page 24: ...APPENDIX B APPROVALS ...
