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2.6.1
EX-Category
DANGER!
The classification for the device can be found on the EX-type plate on the unit.
The device must only be used in the classification stated or in a lower classification.
2.6.2
Surface temperature of the devices
DANGER!
The temperature class mentioned on the EX-type plate on the unit must be observed, - make sure
that the max. surface temperature is even fallen short of.
DANGER!
The maximum surface temperature of the equipment must always be lower than the ignition
temperature of the gas/vapour/dust/air mixture. Equipment which has been classified in higher
temperature classes is, of course, also approved for use in applications with lower temperature
classes. As gas/air mixtures for T5 do not occur with normal use, and only very rarely occur for T6,
for specific gas/air mixtures such as carbon disulphide (IIC), our hoists are not rated for these
temperature classes and must not be used for these classes.
2.6.3
EX zone classification
Areas that are prone to explosion are classified into zones. The owner must determine the zone that exists.
Information on the zone classification can be found in IEC 60079-10 and in national standards. The following
table contains an overview of the zone classification in combination with the device category.
Gases
Vapours
Mist
Zone 0
Zone 1
Zone 2
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EX- Zone
Device category
Expl.-group of gases
Temperature class - gases
Temperature class - dust
Ignition tem-
Temperature
perature of gas
class
T1
T2
>300 <450
T3
>200 <300
T4
>135 <200
T5
>100 <135
T6
>85
device category
Dust
(Gases)
1G
Zone 20
2G
Zone 21
3G
Zone 22
1+21
2+22
2
IIB
T4
135°C
200°C
max. surface
temperature of the
operating material in
°C
>450
450
300
200
135
100
<100
device category
(dust)
1D
2D
3D
1+21
2+22
2
IIB
T3
°C
85
explosive
atmosphere
is present
continuously, long-term or
frequently
occasionally
rarely or short-term
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