SR EN 62013-1:2004

Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp -- Part 1: General requirements - Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion

Specifies requirements for the construction and testing of caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp (Group I - electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres as defined in IEC 60079-0). It deals only with the risk of caplight becoming a source of ignition. The requirements of IEC 60079-0 do not apply unless specified. Is also applicable to caplights intended for use in mines which have become temporarily endangered by an explosive atmosphere of firedamp.

Status : Withdrawn
Approval date : 9/30/2004
Publish date : 10/1/2004
Withdrawal date : 2/1/2009
Number of pages : 24
ICS : 29.260.20 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
Technical Committee : 137 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres

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