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  • Page 2 All information contained in this document is non-contractual and subject to change without notice. We also encourage you to regularly check the availability of a new version on our website: http://www.dalemans.com Please contact your distributor in case of doubt. Dalemans s.a.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Positioning of the detectors ............... 11 3.2. Assembly ....................12 3.3. Wiring ......................13 3.4. Electrical connection ................. 13 MAINTENANCE ....................14 4.1. Replacing the sensor ................14 4.2. Error diagnosis ..................15 4.3. Spare parts and accessories..............15 SPECIFICATIONS ....................16 www.dalemans.com...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    ▪ The guarantee offered by DALEMANS will be void if this equipment is not installed, used and maintained in strict compliance with these instructions, warnings and limits of use. ▪...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Fluctuations in humidity rates generally found in industrial environments do not significantly affect the LEL of a gas. Climatic conditions Effect on the LEL of a gas Effect on the explosion risk    Temperature    Pressure  Humidity www.dalemans.com...
  • Page 6: Directive 2014/34/Eu (Atex)

    Temperature class and maximum surface temperature of the equipment group 450 °C 300 °C 200 °C 135 °C 100 °C 85 °C Methane Butane Kerosene Propane Ethanol Nonane Acetaldehyde Toluene Methanol Octane Xylene Propanol Pentane Ethylene Ethyl ether Town gas oxide Carbon Hydrogen Acetylene bisulphide www.dalemans.com...
  • Page 7: Limit Of Liability

    LIMIT OF LIABILITY DALEMANS cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect damage, as well as any direct and indirect monetary damages resulting from the failure to comply with these guidelines. Every effort has been made to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided in this document.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    DALEMANS. 1.1. Certification DALEMANS declares that the explosive gas detector D•TEX3F+ is certified for use in zone 2 explosive atmospheres and that it meets the provisions of the European Directives and the following standards: ▪...
  • Page 9: Description

    Use in danger zones other than mines (group II – category 3); ▪ Use in zone 2 of explosive gaseous atmospheres; ▪ Operation at a temperature of 0 °C to +50 °C. Cable gland • Connection Detection head Figure 2: view of the D•TEX3F detector www.dalemans.com...
  • Page 10: Dimensions

    2.2. Dimensions Figure 3: D•TEX3F dimensions in mm D•TEX3F+ www.dalemans.com...
  • Page 11: Installation

    The density of a gas increases when the ambient temperature increases. ▪ For the installation of a detector at height, DALEMANS recommends the use of the “Collector cover D•LINE” (see "Spare parts and accessories”). Below are some examples of detector positions depending on the gas to be detected:...
  • Page 12: Assembly

    The D•TEX3F+ may be mounted horizontally or vertically. ▪ For vertical assembly, the box’s cable glands can be oriented upwards or downwards but the cover must always be in the position below. BOTTOM BOTTOM Figure 4: vertical mounting of the D•TEX3F+ www.dalemans.com...
  • Page 13: Wiring

    Wiring must comply with local standards and regulations. It must also meet the electrical requirements of the D•TEX3F+ detector. ▪ DALEMANS recommends the use of a flexible conductor cable in different colours. ▪ The section of the conductors must be between 0.75 and 1.5 mm and depends on the distance separating the detector from the alarm panel.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    The gas detectors must be calibrated at least once a year to compensate for the loss of sensitivity of the sensors. This calibration must be carried out according to the procedure given by DALEMANS or by its local representative and, in any case, by qualified personnel having received appropriate training.
  • Page 15: Error Diagnosis

    Card D•BASE 3F+ with catalytic sensor C 100% LEL BASDLINE033 Cover without face for detector D•Tex3F & D•Can BOI00000237 Accessories Reference Remote gas injection kit D•LINE ACCKIT00006 Airtight protection kit IP65 D•LINE ACCKIT00007 Collector cover D•LINE ACCKIT00008 Airtight remote gas measurement kit D•LINE ACCKIT00009 www.dalemans.com...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS To guarantee safety and performance, any gas detection installation must be calibrated and maintained regularly according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. CHARACTERISTICS Brand Design and manufacture DALEMANS S.A. Principle and gas Measurement principle Catalytic concerned Methane (CH4) 0 - 100 % LEL...
  • Page 17 Notes www.dalemans.com...

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