4. Safety regulations
Use of this unit assumes that the operator observes the
conventional safety regulations and has read the certificate
in order to eliminate faulty operation of the unit.
The following safety regulations must also be observed with:
• The unit must not be opened within the Ex-area.
• The batteries must only be changed outside the Ex-area.
• Additional or spare batteries must not be carried in the
Ex-area.
• Only type-approved batteries types may be used.
• Only spare sealing rings and discs of ecom instruments
are allowed.
• Only accessories approved by ecom instruments GmbH
may be used.
• Prevent the unit from coming into contact with aggressive
acidic or alkaline solutions.
• Only the original headband (HB 10 H) should be used.
• Do not open the inside torch head.
4.1 Special conditions for use in potentially explosive areas
• Storing of the torch is prohibited!
• After changing the batteries or the sealing rings always
check to make sure that the sealing rings and threads are
clean and in good condition.
• Before using the lamp in the Ex-hazardous area and in
order to ensure the IP rating, please check that all parts
of the unit are hand tightened up to the stop – being
careful not to over-tighten.
5. Safety instructions
Caution! Strong light may blind other people.
• Do not look directly into the light.
• Do not shine the light directly into the eyes of other
people.
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