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BULLETIN
PB-5120-003
INFORMATION
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PRODUCT: 5120 TEG
DATE: 18-APR-2013
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE:
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5120 with Optional Flame Arrestor Kit
5120N-12-SI-SO-FA: PN 9560-08232
5120N-24-SI-SO-FA: PN 9560-08233
This document clarifies the design of the Flame Arrestor Kit used in
Gentherm Global Power Technologies’ (GPT) general-purpose Model
5120N thermoelectric generator (TEG).
It must be noted that if a customer defines an area as hazardous (i.e.: may contain hazardous
gases such as in a Class 1, Division 2 area) then TEG models 1120 & 1500 are the only GPT
TEGs suitable for installation in these hazardous areas. The addition of a flame arrestor kit does
not make the Model 5120 suitable for use in a hazardous area. For hazardous area use, TEGs
require reduced surface temperatures (below hazardous gas ignition temperatures), addition of
air intake and exhaust flame arrestors, and other modifications.
The natural gas fueled Model 5120N TEG with Flame Arrestor Kit has been tested in compliance
with API Recommended Practice 12N, for the Operation, Maintenance and Testing of Firebox
Flame Arrestors as it applies to continuously run, gas fired, natural draft burners. GPT considers
compliance with API 12N as evidence that the Flame Arrestor Kit is adequate for use in
unclassified areas.
Ultimately, decisions concerning the installed location and operation of a TEG (with or without a
flame arrestor) are the responsibility of the customer, and installations should comply with all
applicable regulations.
All TEG operators should be trained to follow the safe start-up procedure as outlined in the
applicable TEG operating manual. GPT offers formal training programs on a regular basis. For
further information contact GPT at the number below.
For more information contact:
PB-5120-003 BULLETIN CLASS: MANDATORY UPDATE □FIX ON FAILURE ■INFORMATION
Local Representative:
Alternate Contact:
Customer Service
Gentherm Global Power Technologies, Canada
001-403-236-5556
Customer.Service@Globalte.com
Gentherm Global Power Technologies Bay 9, 3700-78
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Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2C 2L8
www.globalte.com
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