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Thermo Ramsey Italia S.r.l PROTECTION DEVICE Series PRO-LINE Operating and Service Manual The manual includes ATEX safety informations for applications in potentially esplosive atmospheres classified as Zone 22 PL-000603X-D002G...
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Revised – Version G 02/08/2017 D. Cattaneo D. Molteni 02/05/2016 D. Cattaneo D. Molteni Upgrading - Certifications 15/04/2016 D. Cattaneo D. Molteni Revised Operating Temperature 28/10/2015 D. Cattaneo D. Molteni Revised Steel Cord Connection 14/10/2014 D. Cattaneo D. Molteni Revised Operating Temperature 10-06-2011 R.
GENERAL INDEX 1. GUIDE TO THE MANUAL USE..............1.1 Introduction.................... 1.2 Consulting the Manual................1.3 Standards applied and Technical Specifications........ SAFETY RULES..................2.1 General Considerations................. 2.2 Safety in Use................... 2.3 Safety in Maintenance................ATEX: Safety Informations for use in Explosive Atmospheres ..
GUIDE TO THE MANUAL USE. Introduction. This manual contains all the information necessary in order to guarantee a safety and correct use of the devices. The information contained in the manual is intended for specialised technical personnel. Observance of the instructions in the manual will guarantee the safety of both man and machine, operating economyand a long working life for the feeder.
Standards applied and Technical Specifications. The product has been made in compliance with the set of EU standards regarding the free circulation of industrial products in EU countries (see Machines Directive, 2006/42/CE). The product is supplied complete with all the documentation required by these standards. The installation, use and maintenance manual is an integral part of this documentation and contains all the information needed to ensure the efficient operation of the unit, with particular regard to personnel safety.
SAFETY RULES. General Considerations. The manufacturer is deemed absolved of all liability in the following circumstances: • if the products is used improperly; • if the product has not been installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual • if the product has been installed in an environment that does not comply with the conditions set by the manufacturer •...
ATEX: Safety informations for use in Esplosive Atmospheres. The safety instruction of this manual are referred to installation, use and maintenance of the devices for the use in a classified Area according to the 2014/34/UE ATEX directive , as per indication below Zone 22, with potential explosive atmosphere for presence of combustible dust.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION. Technical Data. The Table below shown the main data of the product. GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA Description Value Unit of Notes meas. Overall Dimensions High: ~105 Approximate measurements Width: ~235 of different devices without external lever Depth: ~155 Weight Degree of Protection IP IP 65 Operating Temperature...
General. The Protection Devices Thermo Ramsey, series PRO-LINE are made with a metallic enclosure in aluminium, common for the three models, containing the microswitches operated through cams by an external lever. The units may operated from any direction as the microswitches are operated both for clockwise or countclockwise rotation of the external lever.
Rope Emergency Switch Mod. 60-31G. It ' consists of a external lever equipped with two pins to connect steel cords for remote operation of the switch from both sides. Fig. 3-4-1 When steel cords (on both sides) is pulled, the lever has a mechanical lock, manually resettable, by the external reset lever.
INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION General. The user must, at his/her expense, prepare the installation site and all necessary for the operation of the product; this involves: • Make available the equipment for the installation of the product; • Make available the power supply necessary for the use of product; •...
Positioning and Installation . INFORMATIONS The protective devices of the series PROLINE being relatively simple products , are delivered ready for use , after proper installation. It is however advisable to carry out the placement , installation and electrical connection to qualified personnel. The equipment, mechanical and electrical , needed for placement and installation are as follows : •...
4.3.2 Rope Emergency Switch Mod. 60-31G. The Rope Emergency Switch are mainly used in applications where it is necessary to protect personnel from dangerous devices , such as machines , conveyors and so on. They must be installed at all points accessible by the operator, usually on both sides along the entire tape, with a maximum distance of 50 meters between two subsequent switches, or 25 meters between a switch and a fixed point.
4.3.2.1. Steel Cord Installation: mechanical mounting WARNING The correct installation of the steel cord, according to the directions set out below," La corretta installazione della fune, in accordo con le indicazioni specificate di seguito, is a primary condition to ensure the proper functioning of the protection device.
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a) Fix the Rope Emergency Switch to the frame of the conveyor belt, through the holes provided on the basis of housing. Fig. 4-3-2-2 b) Instal the helicoidal nut (4) on a fixed support, the ends of the belt to be protected; this support can be constituted either by the frame of the conveyor belt is still installed by an external frame near the belt.
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d) Instal the helicoidal nuts (4) at a maximum distance of 3 meters apart along the entire perimeter of the belt to be protected; Fixing can be done either by using the chassis of the belt (shoulder) or through external frame still installed at the perimeter of the belt.
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h) Lay out the rope (5) to reach the switch; during this attach the rope to the helicoidal nuts arranged as shown in d), so as to support the rope. i) Once you reach the switch, wrap the rope (5) around one of these two pins on the control lever.
DANGER • The tension of the rope along the equipment to be protected, must be designed so that the rope is visibile. • In applications where the switch is installed in a central position to the perimeter to be protected, tension must be adjusted so that in case of breakage rope/ spring on one side the switch must be actuated by the spring on the opposite side.
The figure below shows a typical pattern of electrical wiring devices protection belt. Electrical connections must be executed by conduit or flexible, through cable gland installed on the device frame. To keep the original degree of protection, tha cable gland should have the following features: •...
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For the use of devices in classified areas we recommend that you carefully follow the instructions in this chapter. • Use cable glands with type of protection "EEx e" certified ATEX, able to guarantee a degree or more IP protection level of the original IP (IP65) devices on which must be installed.
USE OF PRODUCTS General Devices Pro-Line series are units designed to control applications for conveyors, material handling systems, bucket elevators, packaging lines packaging etc.. The main areas of use are material extraction industries and manufacturing industries. Uses not permitted The product should only be used for the purposes intended by the project as per the instructions given in paragraphs 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5;...
MAINTENANCE. Warranty. Thermo Ramsey warranty is given for a period of twelve mounths from the start –up, but no longer than eighteen months from delvery, the good operation of the delivered devices. Thermo Ramsey’s obligation under warranty is conditioned upon the return of the defective equipment within eight days from discovery, transportation charges prepaid to Thermo Ramsey’s workshop, with a detailed description of the defects.
6.2.3 I Limit Switch Mod. 60-32G. • Check gasket integrity • Check operation of switches • Check wheel rotation of contact ATEX: Additional information for maintenance The maintenance of installed products in hazardous areas with danger of explosion requires special attention, especially those aspects that could affect the proper functioning of the machine or be due to source of ignition is not provided.
DECOMMISSIONING AND DISMANTLING. Decommissioning of the product. If the device is unused for a relatively long period of time you should apply the following measures: • Disconnect the device from the circuit. • Take the device outside of work area, clean with compressed air on all sides, so as to remove dust or other foreign objects.
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