Scope :
USER MANUAL
DE8-BC Ex d Empty Enclosure
Date:
02.04.2022
Ver.:
3
QA Code:
5
Checked by:
E.T.
Approved by:
S.Gr.
Page:
8
of 8
Document no. :
21469
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Specific Conditions of use (X):
The screws used for the assembly of the various parts of flameproof enclosures must be of
yieldstress higher or equal to 700N/mm
2
and according to the tables above for the Lid bolts.
In accordance with D.3.10 of EN/IEC 60079-1, the content of the Ex component enclosure
equipment may be placed in any arrangement provided that an area of at least 20% (IIB) or
40% (IIB+H2) of each cross-sectional area remains free.
The length of flameproof joints are detailed in the drawing DE8BC-147-4.
The other conditions are stipulated in the instructions.
The content of the DE8-BC enclosures may be placed in any arrangement provided
that an area of at least:
•
- 20 % of each cross-sectional area remains free for gas group IIB
•
- 40 % of each cross-sectional area remains free for gas group IIB + H2
Dismantling, taking out of service :
When removing the enclosure and taking it out of
service, the same precautions apply as those observed
when mounting the enclosure.
The enclosure with its content must be handled
according to the WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) Directive, 2012/19/EU.
