DS/EN 62013-1
Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp - Part 1: General requirements - Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion
| Organization: | DS |
| Publication Date: | 8 April 2002 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| ICS Code (Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres): | 29.260.20 |
scope:
This part of 62013 specifies requirements for the construction and testing of caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp (Group 1 - electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres as defined in EN 50014). It deals only with the risk of the caplight becoming a source of ignition.The requirements of EN 50014 do not apply unless specified. This standard covers category M2 and is also applicable to caplights intended for use in mines which have become temporarily endangered by an explosive atmosphere of firedamp without having to deenergize them. Where the caplight is to meet the requirements of EC Directive 94/9, clauses 5.1.1, 27 and 28 of EN 50014 additionally apply.
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