INTRODUCTION
The MIC-440 is a complete camera head system specifically designed for use in hazardous
areas and is rated up to IIC T6 classification. The robust construction in aluminium or
stainless steel makes it ideally suitable for the petrochemicals industry and other demanding
environments.
The unit is designed to be plug and play making it easy to install, giving considerable
reductions in installation and maintenance costs.
Safety Instructions
This product is designed for use with flammable gases and vapors covered by apparatus
groups IIA, IIB and IIC and with temperature classes T1 to T6.
The product is certified for use within the ambient temperature range of -20C to +60º C and
must not be used outside this range.
This product must only be installed by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the
relevant code of practice (e.g. EN60097-14:1997). These instructions are intended for their
sole use.
All installation work should be carried out in accordance with the relevant local and national
standards.
There are no user serviceable parts and on line maintenance is not required for this product.
Inspection and maintenance of this equipment must be carried out by suitably trained
personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice e.g. EN 60079-17.
Repair of this equipment must be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with
the applicable code of practice e.g. EN 60079-19.
NO REPAIRS REQUIRING OPENING THE PRODUCT CASING WHILST IN A
HAZARDOUS AREA ARE ALLOWED. Failure to observe this will void the certification
and the warranty.
Only approved components must be incorporated into or used as replacement parts of this
equipment and shall be fitted by suitably trained personnel in accordance EN60079-19.
See appendix D for list of approved repair centres.
To bring the unit into service, use only assembling, and adjustment equipment as described in
the text and diagrams contained in this instruction manual.
The certification of this equipment depends upon the maintenance of the flamepaths (see note
and table) and the use of the following materials in the construction.
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