ATEX Retractor System TANKO-RT/-RTS
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Translation - Operating/installation instructions 2020/01
6 Start-up
DANGER
Explosive atmosphere within the device due to connection with the container!
During the cleaning process, an explosive atmosphere is to be expected inside the
hydraulic pipe due to the connection to the container to be cleaned.
There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.
All parts of the device must have a conductive connection with the grounded container
to be cleaned.
Ensure that there is no risk of ignition from the media connection [MC] and from the
compressed air connection.
Exclude foreign bodies (e.g. rust particles) in the cleaning media.
There may only be an open connection for the cleaning medium from the supply line
(pump) to the medium connection [MC] during the cleaning process. An appropriate
shut-off valve must be provided upstream of the device.
WARNING
Danger due to hot surfaces!
The device is delivered without additional protective measures against hot surfaces and
may NOT be equipped with thermal insulation.
The device may heat up significantly as a result of the cleaning medium or heat transfer
from the container. Contact with the device can cause burns to the skin.
There is a risk of burns from the cleaning medium at temperatures of above +60 °C
(+140 °F).
Safeguard hot surfaces with a guard or barriers.
Put up warning signs in the direct vicinity of the hot surfaces.
Wear protective work clothing and protective gloves when working.
WARNING
Danger resulting from negative pressure/vacuum in the container!
A cold cleaning process in hot, closed containers can generate negative pressure, which
may result in damage to the container.
There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.
Take precautions to allow gases or vapors to escape during operation (e.g. install
devices for ventilation).
As a result of the variety of practical applications and uses for the cleaning device, AWH CANNOT specify
a noise level for the device under load, i.e. installed in the container and operating with cleaning fluid.
For this reason, the manufacturer can only offer the owner as a precautionary measure, a few points of
reference and some notes to be observed and to be integrated into the owner's hazard assessment.