RED ROOSTER TCR-6000/2, User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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Red Rooster Lifting Limited 

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 Nauta House, The Meadows, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0EZ 

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 Tel: +44 (0) 1651 872101 

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M01-AH8 REV0

EXPLOSION PROTECTION

11.1 

In Europe and several other parts of the world the use of non-electrical equipment in a hazardous area is covered by the ATEX 2014/34/EU    

Directive. (Previously ATEX 94/9/EC) This is split into two categories of equipment available from Red Rooster – 

Group I Mining (I M2) De-energised in and emergency and Group II – (Zone 1 & 2). 

The Explosive Protection Level (EPL) has been set when the effective ignition sources are identified and when they become effective in normal  

operation and in the case of expected malfunctions. The normal ambient temperature range for Red Rooster equipment is -20°C to + 70°C. 

As standard most Red Rooster air hoists certified as Group II Category 3 (Zone 2 Gas or 22 Dust) This excludes the Mini TCR-250, TCR-500/2  

also the TCS-500 and TCS-980

Standard Hoist – Zone 2 (Gases) Zone 22 (Dust) Rating Ex Group II 3 GD Ex h IIA T4 (135°C) 

Extra protection – Zone 1 (Gas) Zone 21 (Dust) Rating Ex Group II 2 GD Ex h IIB T4 (135°C)

Increased protection Zone 1 (Gas) Zone 21 (Dust) Rating EX Group II 2 GD Ex h IIC T4 (135°C)

Red Rooster hoists will cover temperature classes T1 to T4 so can be certified to work with all Gases with the exception of Carbon Disulphide   

which is in temperature class T6.

The glow temperatures for dusts must be above 220°C or ignition temperatures above 202°C for use in Zones 21 and 22. 

Mining – Ex Group 1 M2 (Mechanical equipment de-energised in an emergency)

TROLLEYS AND OVERHEAD CRANES

Red Rooster trolleys and overhead cranes use standard steel wheels for use in a Zone 2 area and normally with Bronze wheels in a Zone 1  

area with a Gas group of IIB or IIC. The normal running speeds of our trolleys and overhead cranes are less than the 1 m/s that the standard    

allows. (Steel wheels can be acceptable for Zone 1 Gas Group IIB)

When built into an assembly such as an overhead crane the ATEX rating will be for the complete assembly, which may be less than some of the  

individual parts.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This section of the manual refers to special instructions to special instructions, exclusions or warnings about the equipment. 

Several gases such as hydrogen sulphide and ethylene oxide are at the very top of the IIB temperature class and are extremely flammable so 

you may wish to include them in the higher IIC temperature class. This is also relevant for impact sensitive dusts, around light metals, dusts with 

glow temperatures less than 210°C and ignition temperatures below 202°C. In an area where combustible dusts are present the surface  

temperature cannot exceed two thirds of the minimum ignition temperature of the dust and air mixture or the glow temperature of the dust.

Ambient temperatures should be within the -20°C and + 70°C range.

Some models of Red Rooster equipment can only be certified for use in temperature class T5 or T6 when a special assessment has been  

 completed.

Air motors, control valves and hoses are all positively pressurised so gas or dust cannot penetrate internal parts when operating or when under  

 pressure.

Red Rooster hoists and trolleys are constructed to avoid the build-up of dust deposits. But where dust does build up, provision shall be made for  

removal of the dust and keeping the hoist, trolley and pipework clean. 

External influences such as heat from direct sunlight or exhausts can affect the hoist so the ambient temperature should be checked. Other    

influences such as cold, wind, water, compressor air temperature, contact with chemicals and mechanical hazards can all have an affect on the  

hoist operation.

 EARTHING

The hoist or hoist and trolley should normally earth through the top hook or the running wheels of the trolley into the supporting steel structure. If

this does not happen then the hoist can earth through the load chain of the hoist, when grounded. If the chain is rusty it can affect the earthing   

of the hoist. During inspection the chain may need cleaning, oiling or replaced to allow adequate earth leakage. If the earth leakage is less than

that recommended a separate earth strap should be fitted. Neither the running surface of beams nor the wheels should be painted. During lifts the  

load may be required to be earthed if there is any doubt as to the earth leakage from the hoist.