Intended Use; Limits Of Use - Pentair Goyen Mecair FFA Installation And Operation Manual

WARNING!
Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to local and, where
applicable, site-specific health and safety laws and guidelines.
It is the responsibility of the local organizations to enforce safe working practices at all times.
This product is designed for use in hazardous gas and dust zones.
NOT TO BE SERVICED BY USERS!
WARNING! – EXPLOSION OR COMBUSTION RISK
Observe the requirements in the certificates, and the precautions and Special Conditions of Use documented in this
manual.
Details of certificates are provided in the Equipment Marking Information section on page 8.
WARNING! – ELECTRIC SHOCK
Only connect to an earthed supply. This unit is a Class 1 construction and must be connected to a Protective Earth
connection (GND).
WARNING! – ELECTRIC SHOCK
This product must be connected to a power supply of the same voltage (V) and frequency (Hz) as indicated on the
product rating plate and provided in the Technical Data section on page 10 of this manual.
A supply cable with adequate rating must be used. Temperature de-rating must be considered.
WARNING! – ELECTRIC SHOCK
A suitable approved and rated mains isolation device must be installed. The device must be clearly marked and easily
accessible (within a 2 m/6½ ft radius) to allow the control unit to be switched off when at the unit.
The contact gap of the disconnect device must be at least 3 mm.
CAUTION!
No user-replaceable parts inside!
Failure to service or maintain the product, fitting non-approved parts, or carrying out non-approved alterations
or servicing can be dangerous, and could affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and
conditions of the product warranty.
CAUTION!
Position equipment to avoid excessive heat, vibration, humidity, and dust.

INTENDED USE

The FFA Filter Failure Alarm Monitor is suitable for detecting significant changes in particulate emissions in association with
the failure of dust-abatement plant. The sensor sends a secure signal to the control unit, which may be located remotely
(at a distance of up to 300 m/985 ft from the monitoring point).
The sensor is suitable for use in ATEX Gas zone 2 and Dust zone 22 for flue gas temperatures of up to 240°C (465°F).

Limits of Use

To achieve optimum performance and safe operation the equipment must be operated within the limits detailed in the Technical
Data section on page 10 of this manual. Operation outside these limits can result in damage to the equipment or failure to
achieve the performance specified.
Pollution Degree 2
This equipment is designed for operation in Pollution Degree 2 environments (non-conductive, transient pollution where
occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected).
Overvoltage Category II
Overvoltage protection for CATII equipment or instruments intended to be supplied for wiring (applicable to both plug-connected
and permanently connected equipment).
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