Sub: Renewal of DGMS approval No. 642 of 2012 under Regulation 208 (3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 for Flameproof/Weatherproof Foot Switch in cast iron/mild steel fabricated construction, rated at 25 A, 550 V, designated by type no. MEC-FLP-WP-FS-08 manufactured by M/s. Mining Equipment Corporation, Gurgaon conforming to IS/IEC 60079-0:2004 and IS/IEC 60079-1:2007 for use in belowground Coal Mines.
Ref: CIMFR test report No. CIMFR/TC/SR/H615 dated 23.12.2013.
Please refer to your letters Nos. MEC/DGMS/RKG dated 28.05.2018 and subsequent correspondence thereupon the above subject.
Based on DGMS approval no. 642 of 2012 issued by this Directorate’s letter no. 536/2080/EHQ dated 13.09.2012, BIS Licence No. CM/L-9928208 and above tests report under reference, I hereby renew the approval upto 24.08.2020 from the date of expiry i.e. 24.08.2018 for use in belowground Coal Mines, subject to compliance with conditions stipulated in the original approval as well as annexure enclosed with this renewal letter.
DGMS approval No. 642 of 2012 renewed by this Directorate’s letter.
Conditions for renewal of DGMS approval no. 642 of 2012 under Regulation 208 (3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 for Flameproof/Weatherproof Foot Switch in cast iron/mild steel fabricated construction, rated at 25 A, 550 V, designated by type no. MEC-FLP-WP-FS-08 manufactured by M/s. Mining Equipment Corporation, Gurgaon conforming to IS/IEC 60079-0:2004 andIS/IEC 60079-1:2007 for use in belowground Coal Mines.
(i) Every unit shall carry conspicuously in a permanent manner the aforesaid identification mark, i.e.‘DGMS APPROVAL NO. 642 of 2012 renewed vide this DGMS letter.
7. While seeking renewal of approval, 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.
14. The approval is renewed upto 24.08.2020 from the date of expiry i.e.,24.08.2018.
15. The equipment manufactured subsequently shall be identical to the proto type tested at CIMFR vide test report No. CIMFR/TC/SR/H615 dated 23.12.2013.