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Chapter 2 - Introductory Information
Translation of Original Instructions - BOXER rev. 2021
Ex h
: Protection equipment «c», or «b», or «k», in accordance with EN 80079-37.
IIB
: excluding the following gases: hydrogen, acetylene, carbon disulphide.
IIIB
: excluding the following powders: conductive powder.
I
: product suitable for installation in mines (in a low impact risk area).
MB
: EPL Mb protection level in accordance with EN 80079-36:16.
X
: The internal area of the pump is not ATEX, that is, it cannot process powders.
T4/T135°C
: class of admitted temperatures. The processed fluid temperature value must fall within such class range
and the user must comply with the instructions contained in the manual and with the current laws. Fur-
thermore, the user must take into account the ignition point of the gases, vapours and mists in addition
to clouds of combustible powder in the air existing in the area of use.
The Technical File is deposited with TÜV NORD CERT of Hannover.
Upon specific Order request, pumps can be supplied in STANDARD version in ATEX
I M2 Ex h I Mb
X
execution for use in
mines in a low impact risk area
“hazardous condition 2”
in the presence of flam-
mable gas and powders (firedamp and coal dust)
.
CAUTION
The internal part of the ATEX M2 pumps (see marking) is not ATEX, therefore, it cannot be used
for pumping explosive fluids.
Below is the definition of the ATEX marking in M2 execution.
: safety symbol in accordance with DIN 40012 attachment A.
I M2
: category M2 equipment that can be installed in mines in “hazardous condition 2” or
in potentially explosive atmosphere consisting of firedamp and coal dust.
Ex h
: Protection equipment «c», in accordance with EN 80079-37.
I
: product suitable for installation in mines (in a low impact risk area).
MB
: EPL Mb protection level in accordance with EN 80079-36:16.
X
: The internal area of the pump is not ATEX, that is, it cannot process explosive fluids
when installed in mines.
The Technical File is deposited with TÜV NORD CERT of Hannover.