Before installation, explosion-proof lamps should be checked from the nameplate and product manual: explosion-proof type, category, level, and group; The protection level of the shell; Installation method and requirements for fasteners used for installation. The installation of explosion-proof lamps should ensure firm fixation, and the fastening bolts should not be replaced arbitrarily. Spring washers should be complete. The sealing rings used for dust and water prevention should be placed in their original state during installation. At the entrance of the cable, the cable and sealing gasket should be closely matched, and the cross-section of the cable should be circular, and the surface of the sheath should not have defects such as concavity and convexity. The excess inlet must be sealed according to the explosion-proof type and the compression nut tightened to make the inlet sealed.

The explosion-proof lamp and lampshade should be able to automatically cut off the power supply before opening. However, due to the complexity of setting up interlocking devices and their difficulty in implementation, most lamps only have warning signs with the words "strictly prohibited from being opened with power" in prominent areas of the shell. Due to the fact that the surface temperature of the bulb is still very high after the power outage, there is still a risk of igniting explosive gas mixtures (mainly referring to flameproof structures) if the lampshade is opened immediately. Therefore, incandescent lamps, high-pressure mercury lamps, and high-pressure sodium lamps, which are light sources with high surface temperature and can quickly open the cover, should pay attention to this point. When replacing a light bulb (tube), the explosion-proof joint surface of the explosion-proof lamp should be properly protected and not damaged; The explosion-proof surface after cleaning should be coated with phosphating paste or 204-1 anti rust oil, and other paints are strictly prohibited; There should be no rust layer on the explosion-proof surface. If there is slight rust, there should be no pitting after cleaning. The sealing ring used for dust and water prevention must be intact, which is very important for increased safety lamps. If the sealing ring is severely damaged, it should be replaced with a sealing ring of the same specification and material, and if necessary, the entire lamp should be replaced. Pay attention to the integrity of the lampshade during maintenance, and replace it immediately if there is any breakage.