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Maintenance
Maintenance intervals
The device should be inspected annually by suitably
qualified personnel.
z Charge the lead battery after each application, at the
latest however after the battery alarm has been
triggered.
z Maintenance by suitably qualified personnel – every
year.
– The inspection intervals must be established in each
individual case and shortened if necessary,
depending on technical safety considerations,
engineering conditions, and the technical
requirements of the equipment.
– We recommend that a service agreement be
concluded with Dräger Safety and that repairs also
be carried out by Dräger.
Replacing the batteries
Only the following types may be used:
– Battery pack, small - order no. 83 20 644
– Battery pack, large - order no. 83 20 646
z Switch off the device (refer to “Switching off the
device” on page 6).
z Establish plug connection to the bottom plate.
z Place the upper part of the housing on the bottom
part
(Note preferred position).
z Tighten the screws (M5 cylinder-head screw with
internal hexagon) at the housing bottom (120 Ncm
±20 Ncm).
NOTICE
For the gas detection instruments used, the
maintenance intervals specified in the relevant
instructions for use apply.
WARNING
Explosion hazard!
Do not replace the batteries in areas subject to
explosion hazard! Batteries are part of the Ex approval.
z Unfasten the screws
(M5 cylinder-head
screw with internal
hexagon) on the
bottom side of the
housing.
z Lift the upper part of
the housing and
disconnect the plug
connection from the
bottom plate.
z Release the four M5
nuts.
z Disconnect the cable
connections from the
bottom plate.
z Replace the old battery
block with a new one.
z Re-establish the cable
connection to the
bottom plate.
z Check the correct
position of the O-ring.
z Tighten the four M5
nuts.
NOTICE
It is recommended to fully charge the device after the
battery block has been replaced.
WARNING
Explosion hazard!
Do not throw used batteries into a fire and do not open
them with force.
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with national
regulations.