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Installation and operating manual
BEKOMAT
®
3/6 CO Ex, 3/6 E Ex
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1.3. General safety instructions
DANGER
Risk of explosion
Risk to life from explosion, flash fire or combustion
• On sites where there is a risk of explosion or combustion, all necessary measures for the
safe operation of the machine, auxiliary devices and components must be taken.
• Observe all applicable rules and regulations for all work on and with the unit, including
operation and maintenance
(e.g. ATEX, CENELEC, NEC, TRBS, national guidelines and regulations).
• Ignition sources must not be brought into areas where there is a risk of explosion or
combustion.
•
If this cannot be avoided, all necessary measures to prevent a fire or explosion must be
taken.
DANGER
Insufficient qualification
Improper handling and operation of the unit can result in serious or even fatal injury, and/or
damage to property.
• All tasks described in this installation and operating manual must be performed by
specialist technical personnel
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who meet the following criteria:
• Before carrying out any work with or on the device, all specialist technical personnel¹
must have read and understood the contents of this installation and operating manual.
DANGER
Escaping compressed gas
Risk of serious or even fatal injury from suddenly released compressed gas or condensate at
bursting and/or unsecured device components.
• Before carrying out any assembly, installation or maintenance work, depressurise
the system. All electrical work must be carried out by authorised specialist technical
personnel
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only.
•
Use only pressure-resistant installation materials and suitable tools that are in proper
working order.
• Before pressurising the system, check all unit parts and repair them, if necessary. To
prevent pressure blows during unit operation, open all valves slowly.
•
Make sure that no persons can be injured or objects can be damaged by condensate or
escaping compressed gas.
• Protect the unit parts against vibration and impact.
• Perform a leakage test.
DANGER
Mains voltage
Risk of serious or even fatal injury from electric shock when coming into contact with non-
insulated, powered components.
• For the electrical installation of the unit, adhere to all applicable regulations (e.g. VDE
0100 / IEC 60364).
•
Before carrying out any maintenance work, de-energize the system.
• All electrical work must be carried out by authorised specialist technical personnel
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only.
WARNING
Operation of unit outside limit range
If the specified limits are exceeded, there is a risk of device malfunction, potentially resulting
in injury and damage to materials.
• The unit must only be operated for the intended purpose and within the permissible limits
specified on the type plate and in the technical data.
• Strictly adhere to the prescribed operating times and maintenance intervals.
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Specialist technical personnel
Specialist technical personnel are persons who, due to their professional qualification and knowledge in the field
of measuring, control and pneumatic technology, and their knowledge of the applicable statutory regulations,
guidelines and standards are in a position to foresee potential dangers in relation to the use of the device and
who are qualified to perform the tasks described in this manual. Special operating conditions (e.g. aggressive
media) require additional knowledge. In addition, observe the requirements for "qualified persons" as laid down
in the Technical Rules on Operational Safety (TRBS). It is the responsibility of the plant owner to ensure that the
instructions in this manual are adhered to.
