ILME: APX Gehäuse aus Aluminiumdruckguss - APV ATEX

13 GENERAL WARNINGS ATTENTION! APX containing boxes are supplied as empty enclosures. They are classified as electric material, in compliance with Directive ATEX, and as Ex components (symbol U on the nameplate). They can be used only in combination with non-sparking equipment, for example with suitable terminals. The assembly requires a further ATEX certification, that must be obtained by the end user, in addition to the one issued by ILME S.p.A. if non-sparking equipment (like junction terminals) is installed inside the box. APX containing boxes are only suitable for installation in areas classified as Zone 2 (gases) and/or Zone 22 (dust) in accordance with standard EN 60079-0. Use these boxes for approved applications only, within ordinary operating limits, and always maintain them clean and in good working order. The customer/plant designer is responsible for classifying the areas where potentially explosive atmospheres are present in order to select the most suitable product. Always observe design standards, choose and install electric material suitable for explosive atmospheres (EN 60079-14), and follow national accident prevention regulations and the safety instructions contained in this manual when performing any work on the enclosure. Products must be installed according to the best working practices, used and periodically inspected following the installation, operation and maintenance instructions contained in this document. Always attach these instruction to the complete equipment. Modifications, replacements or operations other than those described in this manual are not permitted and will result in the invalidity of the ATEX conformity certificate. The protection degree cannot be guaranteed if the components have not been assembled correctly. Use only original spare parts supplied by ILME. Observe all regulations concerning the inspection and maintenance of electrical plants situated in dangerous areas (EN 60079-17). During periodical maintenance, it is particularly important to always inspect the components that guarantee the IP protection degree. Resistance to chemical agents Ex classification of products For a description of all the symbols present on the nameplate, refer to ATTACHMENT 1 in this document. Technical data Ex protection type Protection degree (IP code) Protection degree against mechanical impacts (IK code) Enclosure material Die-cast aluminium. Oven painted with epoxy-polyester resins; suitable for outdoor applications Gasket material Thermosetting elastomer Ambient temperature range (T) a -20 °C ... +85 °C Max permitted surface temperature +85 °C Saline solution Acids Bases Solvents Mineral oil UV rays Concentrated Diluted Concentrated Diluted Hexane Benzene Acetone Alcohol Resistant Limited resistance Resistant Limited resistance Resistant Limited resistance Limited resistance Limited resistance Resistant Resistant Resistant Ex nA IIC T6 Gc U Ex tc IIIC -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 85 °C Dc IP66/IP67 U IP66/IP67 IK08 II 3 GD Ex nA IIC T6 Gc U Ex tc IIIC -20 °C ≤ T a ≤ 85 °C Dc IP66/IP67 U