106.4 Closing the deviceIn order to ensure the required minimumprotection category, the cover screws, thescrews of the plug and of the coupler shall betightened down. The screws of the plug and thecoupler shall be tightened down.Overtightening might impair the protectioncategory.Any foreign matter shall be removed fromthe device.6.5 Taking into operationPrior to taking the apparatus into operation, thetests specified in the relevant nationalregulations shall be carried out. Apart from that,the correct functioning and installation of theapparatus in accordance with these operatinginstructions and other applicable regulations willhave to be checked.Check the plug for any damages beforeputting it in the socket.The user must ensure that a uniform equipoten-tial earth applies throughout when the plug andsocket system is operated.The inappropriate installation and operationof the plugs and sockets can entail the lossof warranty.7 Maintenance/ServicingThe relevant national regulations which applyto the maintenance/servicing of electricalapparatus in explosive atmospheres, shall beobserved (IEC/EN 60079-17).Before opening the enclosure, make surethat the device is disconnected from thevoltage, or take appropriate protectivemeasures.The required maintenance intervals depend onthe specific application and will therefore haveto be determined by the user dependent on theconditions of use.When servicing the plugs and sockets,particularly those parts that are decisive fortheir type of protection against explosion willhave to be checked (e. g. intactness offlameproof enclosed components, of thehousing, firm fit of the cable entries andefficacy of gaskets).If during servicing, repairs prove to benecessary, section 8 of these operatinginstructions will have to be observed.8 Repair/Overhaul/ModificationsRepairs and overhaul may only be carried outwith genuine Cooper Crouse-Hinds spare parts.Should the flameproof enclosure bedamaged, only a replacement will bepermitted. In case of doubt, the respectiveapparatus will have to be returned to CooperCrouse-Hinds for repair.Repairs that affect the explosion protection,may only be carried out by Cooper Crouse-Hinds or a qualified electrician in compliancewith the applicable national rules(IEC/EN 60079-19).Modifications to the device or changes of itsdesign are not permitted.9 Disposal/RecyclingWhen the apparatus is disposed of, the respec-tive national regulations on waste disposal willhave to be observed.In order to facilitate the recycling of individualcomponents, plastic parts are provided with theidentification mark of the plastic material used.Subject to modifications or supplement of theproduct range.Explosion protected plug and socket system 16 A,3-pole, 4-pole, 5-pole, GHG 511GB