Emerson Process Management GmbH & Co. OHGS-6
X-STREAM Non-Incendive
Instruction Manual
HASXENE-IM-EX
12/2014
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Intended Use Statement
X-STREAM Non-Incendive (Ex nA nC) analyzers are intended to be used in hazardous (classi-
fi ed) areas of Zone 2 or Division 2. Installation in Zone 0, Zone 1 or Division 1 is not permitted
and causes risk of explosion!
X-STREAM series gas analyzers are intended to be used as analyzers for industrial purposes.
They must not be used in medical, diagnostic or life support applications.
Using X-STREAM analyzers as safety devices is prohibited where redundancy and/or SIL clas-
sifi cation or equivalent is needed.
No independent agency certifi cations or approvals are to be implied as covering such applications!
General Safety Notice / Residual Risk
If this equipment is used in a manner not specifi ed in these instructions, protective systems may
be impaired.
Despite of incoming goods inspections, production control, routine tests and application of state-
of-the-art measuring and test methods, an element of risk remains when operating a gas analyzer!
Even when operated as intended and observing all applicable safety instructions, some residual
risks remain, including, but not limited to, the following:
• An interruption of the protective earth line, e.g. in an extension cable, may result in risk to
the user.
• Live parts are accessible when operating the instrument with doors open or covers removed.
• Explosion protection concepts may become effectless at precense of one (1) failure.
• The emission of gases hazardous to health may even be possible when all gas connections
have been correctly made.
Avoid exposure to the dangers of these residual risks by taking particular care when installing,
operating, maintaining and servicing the analyzer.
Instructions for Safe Use
• Open gas outlets need to end at a safe
area, if releasing fl ammable gas above
25 % LEL.
• All cables (signal and power lines) need
to end in safe or protected areas (e.g. in
a suitable housing type Ex e).