Technical data

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GM 4600AC
OPERATING MANUAL
EDITION 04/2009
Part No. DOC394861
2.4.1 CORRECT USE
2.4.2 EXPLOSION PROTECTION IDENTIFICATION
2.4.3 MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE
2.4.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.4 USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
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EXPLOSIONCLASSES
As defined in the Directive 94/9/CE (ATEX 95), the unit is suitable for use in areas where
there is an explosion hazard.
II 2G X
CE: Communautés Européennes
Ex: Symbol for explosion protection
II: Unit class II
2: Category 2 (Zone 1)
G: Ex-atmosphere gas
X: See: "Special Notes" in the operating manual
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X: The maximum surface temperature corresponds to the permissible material tempera-
ture. This and the permissible ambient temperature can be found in the Technical Data.
2.5 GERMAN REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
See chapter 3.3