Alert Summary

FM Approvals has been made aware of products fitted with a non-compliant sounder which are a potential ignition hazard when used in a Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D and Zone 0 Group IIC hazardous (classified) locations.  See attached Product Alert HN0001 Rev. A issued by Tracerco.

Company Identity

Tracerco

Belasis Hall Technology Park

Billingham, Cleveland TS23 4EA, United Kingdom

Contact information

General Telephone: +44 (0) 1642 375500

Product Identity

Contamination & Radiation Monitors manufactured from May 2007 to date.

Make/Model

T201 Contamination Monitor; T202 Radiation Monitor

FM Approval status

All models bearing the FM Mark

Hazard Involved

T202 and T201 Radiation Monitors fitted with a non-compliant sounder are a potential ignition hazard. Until modified the affected products are no longer FM Approved in accordance with the label markings and are not suitable for use in areas where explosive atmospheres may be present. Use of the affected products in areas where explosive atmospheres are present could result in serious personal injury, death and/or property damage. The affected Products must be removed immediately from areas where explosive atmospheres may be present. The affected Product must be returned to Tracerco for modification of the integral sounder.