ATEX Retractor System TANKO-RT/-RTS
6 Start-up
Translation - Operating/installation instructions 2020/01
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DANGER
Danger of ignition in potentially explosive atmosphere due to potential differences!
When filling and emptying containers with fluids, when recirculating, stirring, mixing and
spraying fluids and also when measuring, sampling and cleaning, the fluids themselves or
the interior of the container could be charged in a dangerous manner.
Differences in potential (e.g. electrostatic charge) can cause igniting sparks or heat,
which can act as an ignition source.
There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.
Only clean electrically conductive containers.
Make sure that any electrostatic charge is prevented. Also make sure that all
electrically conductive parts on the device and the container are grounded for
potential equalization to the same potential using grounding cables with a sufficient
diameter.
Grounding must always be carried out before start-up of the device.
Avoid grounding faults (e.g. subsequent grounding of already charged objects or
equipment).
Do not secure or seal mechanical connections with electrically insulating materials
(such as sealing tape, sealant, adhesive, etc.), if it impairs the grounding of the device
on the container.
DANGER
Explosion hazard due to ignition source!
An existing explosive atmosphere could be ignited.
There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.
The cleaning medium and the material to be cleaned must not cause a chemical
reaction that might cause an ignition.
Be aware of electrostatic charges when handling fluids.
DANGER
Explosion hazard due to ignition source!
Existing explosive atmosphere can be ignited by sparks resulting from collisions.
There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.
Plant components, such as agitators in the container to be cleaned in whose working
area the spray head moves, may only be started once the spray head is completely
retracted into the housing (hydraulic pipe) and locked, and this condition is confirmed
by the limit switches.
Continuous monitoring of the limit switches must be guaranteed in order to prevent
damage to the device or to the container / internal fittings.