Description
Built-in pressure relief valve
Magnetic switch with safety lock
Impact and shock-resistant housing
Color: Yellow
Categories
Potentially hazardous locations are divided into Zones
- 0, 1, 2 for Gas, Vapor, Mist
- 20, 21, 22 for Dust
Torches approved for usage in these zones are divided in Categories (1, 2, 3). An accidental explosion in a hazardous location could mean serious injury for an employee. Only an authorised supervisor should decide the Lighting ATEX Category for each Zone after strict evaluation.
| CATEGORY 1 | CATEGORY 2 | CATEGORY 3 | |
| Zone 0 / 20 | Zone 1 / 21 | Zone 2 / 22 | |
| Zone Criteria | Where an explosive atmosphere is continuously present, or present for long periods of time. (>1000 h./year) Still safe with two faults. |
Where an atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation. (Between 10 >1000 h./year) Increased safety under abnormal operating conditions. |
Where an explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and if it does occur it will exist only for a short period of time. (< 10 h./year) Equipment which is appropriate under normal conditions. |
| Hazard | Certain | Likely | Not Likely |
| Approved Categories | 1G 1D |
1G/2G 1D/2D |
1G/2G/3G 1D/2D/3D |
