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3 Safety
The following safety guidelines must be observed in order to prevent physical injury and
damage to objects or the anti-static bar itself.
Warning:
- The anti-static bar is only intended for neutralizing electrostatically charged surfaces.
- Before using the Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed in an explosive hazardous area, check
whether it is permitted to be used in the zone classification of the hazardous area.
- The anti-static bar is suitable for ATEX II 2GD.
The anti-static bar should only be used in non-mining applications and has a “high
protection” grade:
The anti-static bar may be used in gas zones 1 and 2 and is suitable for gas groups
IIA and IIB.
The anti-static bar can be used in dust zones 21 and 22 and is suitable for use
with dust groups IIIA and IIIB.
The maximum “surface temperature “of the anti-static bar is limited to a max. 135
º
C.
- The Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed should not be used in environments containing dusts
which are electrically conductive i.e. having an electrically resistivity less than 1000 ohm
meters.
- The Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed should not be used in the presence of dust having ignition
energies less than 0,2mJ.
- Mount the Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed in a manner that provides complete protection
against impact.
- Fit the connecting cable of the Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed in such a way there is no
possible mechanical damage.
- The Performax IQ Easy Ex should be mounted at a distance of 100 to 300 mm.
- The Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed should be mounted at a distance of 50 to 300 mm.
- To ensure the safe operation, the working temperature should be kept below 40ºC.
- Electrical installation should be done only by a skilled electrical engineer and in accordance
with all national and local regulations.
- Use the Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed always in combination with an Ex Status Module.
The Ex Status Module includes the necessary 0,5AT fuse with a rupturing capacity of 1500A
(70-007-33/0.5A, Siba), which should ensure safety in the event of an overload / short circuit.
Should this fuse be defective, it must be replaced with a fuse with the same properties.
- Only the Performax IQ Easy Ex Speed with fixed wiring should be installed in Ex-zone
environments. The Ex Status Module, with any other connected devices should be mounted
outside the hazardous zone.
- The equipment must be properly earthed. Earthing is essential to ensure safe operation and
to prevent electrical shock when touched.
- When working on the equipment, the equipment must be disconnected from the power
supply.
- The emitters are sharp and can cause injury.
- During the ionization process a small amount of ozone is produced. The concentration of
ozone around the emitters is dependent on many factors, such as the amount of space
around the anti-static bar and air circulation. Due to which no general value for the ozone
concentration can be given.
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electrically safe to touch.
