Atex Identification; Installation - Elster BK-G1.6 Operating Instructions Manual

BK-G..
Diaphragm gas meters with integrated valve
Valve variants:
Vs = Smart Valve M12 0102
Vp = bi-stable valve (prepayment meter)
DE-07-MI002-PTB001 class 1,5
Note: up to 12.2011, all valve versions were sim-
ply marked with the word VALVE on the type label/
002545632734
index plate.

ATEX identification

BK-G..M, BK-G..C, BK-G..MT, BK-G..CT
BK
Elster GmbH, Strotheweg 1
D-49504 Lotte, Germany
TÜV 11 ATEX 090370 X
Use as follows:
Category: internal: none, external: Category 2
(Zone 1).
Type of atmosphere: gases, hazes and vapours.
Diaphragm gas meters BK-G..E
BK
Elster GmbH, Strotheweg 1
D-49504 Lotte, Germany
TÜV 11 ATEX 093627 X
Category: internal: none, external: Category 3
(Zone 2).
Type of atmosphere: gases, hazes and vapours.
VALVE Vx
,
-
m
NG-47001BM0443 DIN EN 1359:2007
II -/2 G c IIB TX
II -/3 G IIA T1

Installation

WARNING
Please observe the following to ensure that neither
persons nor the gas meter are damaged during
3
installation and operation:
– Note the max. allowable operating pressure p
and measuring range Q
label/Index plate).
– Note the permitted ambient temperature t
gas temperature t
plate) or page 6 (Technical data).
– The gas meter is suitable for mechanical ambient
conditions of Class M1 of Directive 2004/22/EC.
For gas meter versions BK..A, BK..E and BK..B,
Class E2 for electromagnetic ambient conditions
also applies.
– When installing the diaphragm gas meter BK with
integrated valve, make sure that no dirt particles
get into the meter and thus into the valve.
– The yellow sealing sleeve protects the pressure
test point on the gas meter. It may only be opened
for connecting a pressure measuring line.
– Use seals made from tested materials. Elastomer
seals or asbestos-free flat seals from Elster are
recommended.
– For meters resistant to high temperatures, only
use seals tested to be resistant to high tempera-
tures.
– Only use the seals once.
– For installation and operation, note the applicable
national regulations and the directives of the gas
supply company. For Germany, the valid DVGW
Code of Practice G600 (DVGW-TRGI) applies.
– The gas meter marked with
in the equipotential bond when being installed in
a potentially explosive atmosphere, e.g. by con-
necting it to a grounded pipeline. Installation must
be carried out in accordance with EN 60079-14.
– The gas meter marked with
from falling parts.
▷ If the calibration seal has been damaged or re-
moved, the gas meter is no longer approved
for measurements which are subject to statu-
tory testing.
▷ If the gas meter is stored or installed outdoors,
protect the site against rain. Condensing humid-
ity is permitted.
 Remove protective caps.
▷ Installation in the horizontal position: connectors
must be pointing upwards.
▷ Note direction of flow (arrow).
▷ The gas meter must not be in contact with ma-
sonry or other parts.
▷ Ensure that there is sufficient installation space.
▷ Ensure unobstructed view of the index.
▷ The seal faces on the screw unions must be
clean and damage-free.
GB-3
, see page 2 (Type
max.
, see page 2 (Type label/Index
g
must be included
must be protected
max.
and
m