SS2100i-1 Analyzer
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smeared with a suitable grease (e.g., Silicon Grease GS9) to prevent corrosion
and to assist weather-proofing.
Bolts, screws and similar parts, depending on the type of protection required,
shall only be replaced by similar parts in accordance with the manufacturer’s
design.
Refer to Table 3–1 for the inspection schedule for Ex “d”, Ex “e”, Ex “n”
equipment.
Only non-metallic scrapers and non-corrosive cleaning fluids may
be used to clean flanges.
Table 3–1 Inspection Schedule for Ex “d”, Ex “e”, Ex “n”
Items to
Check
Description Ex “d” Ex “e” Ex “n”
General (All Equipment) Grade of Inspection
1 Equipment is appropriate to the EPL/zone
requirements of the location
XXX
2 Equipment group is correct
XXX
3 Equipment temperature class is correct (only
for gas)
XXX
4 Degree of protection (IP grade) of equipment
is appropriate for the level of protection/
group/conductivity
XXX
5 Enclosure, glass parts and glass-to-metal
sealing gaskets and/or compounds are satis-
factory
XXX
6 There is no damage or unauthorized modifi-
cations
XXX
7 Bolts, cable entry devices (direct and indi-
rect) and blanking elements are of the cor-
rect type and are complete and tight -
physical check
XXX
8 Joint surfaces are clean and undamaged.
Gaskets, if any, are satisfactory and posi-
tioned correctly
X
9 Condition of enclosure gaskets are satisfac-
tory
XXX
10 There is no evidence of ingress of water or
dust in the enclosure in accordance with IP
rating
XXX
11 Electrical connections are tight
XX