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Installation Instructions for the
Wireless Hazardous Area Limit Switches, WBX Series
7
BATTERIES
7.1
Battery Replacement
When to replace
•
Battery is dead or low. The Wireless Receiver will give a
visual indication of the dead or low battery condition.
Upon this indication, proceed with replacing the bat-
tery in the WBX as per below.
Tools required
•
Slotted or Phillips screwdriver
m WARNING
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
FROM EXPLOSION OR FIRE
Connection and disconnection of the batteries should only
be performed in a non-hazardous area. The batteries used
in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
[212°F], or incinerate.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
m WARNING
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
FROM EXPLOSION OR FIRE
If the WBX is to be returned to Honeywell for any reason,
the battery MUST be removed prior to shipping. Dispose of
used batteries promptly per local regulations or the battery
manufacturer's recommendations. Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
m WARNING
When installing the battery, do not snag the battery terminal
on the clip or the battery may be damaged. Do not apply ex-
cessive force. Do not drop. Dropping the battery may cause
damage. If a battery is dropped, do not install the dropped
battery into the WBX. Dispose of dropped battery promptly
per local regulations or per the battery manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
m WARNING
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
FROM EXPLOSION OR FIRE
Both batteries must be the same model from the same
manufacturer. Mixing old and new batteries or different
manufacturers is not permitted.
Honeywell Battery P/N: WBT7 is available for ordering.
Use only the following 3.6 V lithium thionyl chloride (Li-
SOCl2) battery (non-rechargeable), size AA. No other
batteries are approved for use in the WBX Series. Always
replace both batteries at the same time.
• XENO Energy, part number: XL-060F
• Tadiran, part number: TL-5903/S
• Bi-Power, part number: ER14505H
, ATTENTION
When the WBX switch is being installed or operating in a
hazardous environment, the end customer/user should
issue a work permit to a trained professional installer prior
to any work performed on the WBX Series limit switch. This
includes the following actions:
• Installation and/or operation of the WBX Series limit
switch
• Installation and/or adjustment of a remote antenna for
the WBX Series limit switch
• Maintenance on the WBX Series limit switch, including
battery replacement, pairing, purging, etc.
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