Subject: Approval under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 for Flameproof and Intrinsically safe electrical apparatus as listed in the appended Annexure-B associated/incorporated with the Continuous Miner, Model: EML340A, manufactured by M/s. Shanxi Tiandi Coal Mining Machinery, China for use in belowground Coal Mines in India- Regular approval thereof.

Dear Sir,

I, in exercise of powers conferred upon Chief Inspector of Mines (also designated as Director General of Mines Safety) under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 and in reference to Field Trial approval No. FT_E_17 dated 04.02.2021 issued vide letter No. E-29021/30608/ 2020/Electrical(HQ) dated 04.02.2021, Test Reports and based on the performance report received from Tawa II Coal Mines, Pathakhera Area of M/s. WCL and Director of Mines safety (Electrical), WZ, Nagpur hereby accord the approval (DGMS Approval No. 828 of 2024) for a period of two years, i.e. up to 18.03.2026 for use in belowground coal Mines with the condition mentioned in Annexure-A.

Please note that application for renewal should be made at least three (03) months before the date of expiry of the approval.

Yours Sincerely,

(PRABHAT KUMAR)
Director General of Mines Safety
Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad

Enclosure: Annexure – A&B

Annexure-A

Conditions for approval under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 of the Flameproof and Intrinsically safe electrical apparatus as mentioned in Annexure-B incorporated/associated with Continuous Miner, Model: EML340A, manufactured by M/s. Shanxi Tiandi Coal Mining Machinery, China for use in belowground Coal Mines in India

1. Every unit shall carry conspicuously in a permanent manner the aforesaid identification mark, i.e. ‘DGMS Approval No. 828 of 2024’.

2. In addition, every unit shall also carry permanently this Directorate’s approval mark, as below:

3. (a)The design of the electrical circuit shall not be changed without obtaining prior approval from this Directorate.

(b) Conspicuous warning inscriptions against opening the cover of the main enclosure or of any apparatus which gives access to the flameproof enclosures on live parts or which is designed to receive cable attachment unless the supply to the unit is isolated at source, shall be affixed permanently on the respective part to ensure that all live parts within the unit are made dead and safe.

4. Spare parts shall be made readily available to the user as and when required for proper maintenance of the equipment.

(a) The customer shall be supplied the copy of this approval letter, the test report from the testing laboratory with the lab certified drawing , an extract of the condition & special conditions, maintenance schedule, if any, recommended by the testing laboratory in their test report(s) so as to maintain safety features of apparatus/equipment.

(b) The customer shall also be provided a copy of factory test report along with drawings, instruction manual on the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment and spares parts catalogue at the time of delivery of the equipment.

5. The user shall furnish the performance report of the equipment directly to this Directorate after one (01) year of actual use.

6. While seeking renewal, valid BIS license in the case of Indian manufacturers and in case of foreign manufacturers, QAR/QAN, as may be applicable shall be submitted and the same shall remain valid as long as the apparatus is manufactured and marketed.

7. Any modification to the equipment that might be considered necessary at a later date shall be effected upon being so directed by this Directorate.

8. The cables connecting with Equipment shall conform to the provisions of the DGMS Tech. Circular (Electrical) No. 12 dated 25.05.2015 and corrigendum vide DGMS Tech. Circular (Electrical) Approval No. 01 dated 19.02.2016 in addition to the special requirement, if any, specifically for safe operation of the equipment.

9. All covers, doors/access covers of the electrical equipment mounted on the equipment, on opening/removal which may expose live internal conductors, shall have warning instructions either by raised lettering or by other suitable means against such opening/removal of covers, doors and access covers, without isolating supply of energy to the equipment from its source.

10. The plug and socket assembly affixed to the motors/panel, if provided, will be so interlocked as to prevent removal of plug from the socket while alive.

11. Spare parts shall be made readily available as and when required for proper maintenance of the equipment. Any failure in the equipment shall be intimated to this Directorate.

12. All sensing devices shall be regularly tested and, routinely calibrated or verified to ensure correct operation and a record of the same shall be maintained.

13. The associated items for which approval has been issued is exclusively for use as part of this equipment only and shall not be read as individual approval for those items.

14. The electrical equipment and cables associated with the machine shall be checked by the Electrical Supervisor of the mine for their respective flameproofness of the equipment and condition of cables in the beginning of each working shift and the findings thereof enter into a bound-paged book maintained for that purpose which shall be duly signed by the Electrical Supervisor with the date.

15. In the event of any revision of standards applicable to the product/equipment, the manufacturer shall get the product/equipment tested as per revised standards and submit test reports to the customer for information and to this Directorate for further approval/renewal.

16. The cable entry devices, threaded adaptors and stopping plugs shall be suitable for the equipment and be considered as a part of equipment (not a component).The cable entry device and cabling methods used shall be suitable for their intended duty and for the special type of cable used in mining. Such cable entry devices shall be duly certified as per relevant IS/IEC standards.

17. The approval of the subject equipment is with regard to Ex-standards. Other relevant standards applicable for assessment of its electrical parameters required under type test have not been taken into consideration.

18. All circulars/general approvals issued by DGMS from time to time, relevant to the equipment shall also be complied with.

19. The relevant provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023 shall be complied with in all matter relating to the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment.

20. The approval is accorded for a period of two years i.e  up to 18.03.2026

21. At the time of applying for renewal, details of supply with name of mines, purchase order and date shall be furnished with the application.

22. If at any time any of the conditions subject to which this approval has been granted, is violated or not complied with, this approval shall be deemed to have been revoked with immediate effect.

23. The above approval may be amended or withdrawn at any time, if considered so necessary in the interest of safety and is being issued without prejudice to any other provisions of law which may be or may become applicable at any time.

Annexure-B

List of Flameproof and Intrinsically safe electrical apparatus incorporated/associated with Continuous Miner, Model: EML340A, manufactured by M/s. Shanxi Tiandi Coal Mining Machinery, China for use in belowground Coal Mines in India.