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<INSTALLATION AND OPERATING PRECAUTIONS FOR TIIS FLAMEPROOF EQUIPMENT>
(4) Path length of joint surface
On a joint surface, the length of the shortest path
t
hroughwhichameowsfromtheinsidetooutside
oftheameproofenclosure.Thisdenitioncannot
be applied to threaded joints.
(5) Gaps between joint surfaces
The physical distance between two mating surfaces,
or differences in diameters if the mating surfaces
are cylindrical.
Note: The permissible sizes of gaps between joint surfaces,
the path length of a joint surface and the number of joint
threads are determined by such factors as the enclosure’
s internal volume, joint and mating surface construction,
andtheexplosionclassicationofthespeciedgasesand
vapours.
4. Installation of Flameproof
Apparatus
(1) Installation Area
Flameproof apparatus may be installed, in
accordance with applicable gases, in a hazardous
a
reainZone1or2,wherethespeciedgasesare
present. Those apparatus shall not be installed in a
hazardous area in Zone 0.
Note: Hazardousareasareclassiedinzonesbasedupon
the frequency of the appearance and the duration of an
explosive gas atmosphere as follows:
Zone 0: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere
is present continuously or is present for long
periods.
Zone 1: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is
likely to occur in normal operation.
Zone 2: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere
is not likely to occur in normal operation and if it
does occur it will exist for a short period only.
(2) Environmental Conditions
The standard environmental condition for the
i
nstallationofameproofapparatusislimitedtoan
ambient temperature range from –20°C to +40°C
(forproductscertiedunderTechnicalCriteria).
However,someeld-mountedinstrumentsmay
becertiedatanambienttemperatureupto+60
°C as indicated on the instrument nameplates. If
theameproofapparatusareexposedtodirect
sunshine or radiant heat from plant facilities,
appropriate thermal protection measures shall be
taken.
5. External Wiring for
Flameproof Apparatus
Flameproof apparatus require cable wiring or
ameproofmetalconduitsfortheirelectrical
connections. For cable wiring, cable glands
(cableentrydevicesforameprooftype)towiring
connections shall be attached. For metal conduits,
attachsealingttingsasclosetowiringconnections
as possible and completely seal the apparatus. All
non-live metal parts such as the enclosure shall be
securely grounded. For details, see the “USER’S
GUIDELINES for Electrical Installations for
Explosive Gas Atmospheres in General Industry,”
published in 1994.
(1) Cable Wiring
• For cable wiring, cable glands (cable entry
devicesforameprooftype)speciedor
supplied with the apparatus shall be directly
attached to the wiring connections to complete
sealing of the apparatus.
• S
crews that connect cable glands to the
apparatus are those for G-type parallel pipe
threads (JIS B 0202) with no sealing property.
To protect the apparatus from corrosive gases
or moisture, apply nonhardening sealant
such as liquid gaskets to those threads for
waterproong.
• Speciccablesshallbeusedasrecommended
by the “USER’S GUIDELINES for Electrical
Installations for Explosive Gas Atmospheres in
General Industry,” published in 1994.
• In necessary, appropriate protective pipes
(conduitorexiblepipes),ductsortraysshall
be used for preventing the cable run (outside
the cable glands) from damage.
• To prevent explosive atmosphere from being
propagated form Zone 1 or 2 hazardous
location to any different location or non-
hazardous location through the protective pipe
or duct, apply sealing of the protective pipes in
thevicinityofindividualboundaries,orllthe
ducts with sand appropriately.
• When branch connections of cables, or cable
connections with insulated cables inside
theconduitpipesaremade,aameproofor
increased-safety connection box shall be used.
Inthiscase,ameprooforincreased-safety
cable glands meeting the type of connection
box must be used for cable connections to the
box.
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