MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS IN HAZARDOUS AREAS
Light alloy paint even for the purpose of maintenance must not be applied on any external surface of the equipment to prevent inscendve frictional sparking
Equipment shall not be tampered to open covers, etc.
No components shall be added or removed or even replaced. This has to be done after getting re-certified by the OEM
A scheme of regular inspection & maintenance of the items should be made on the basis of guidelines / standards. Any equipment which is originally flameproof may loose its integrity if not maintained properly
The equipment should be de-energized before attempting any repair