1.8
Operational Environment
The Solid Body Elevator is designed and constructed for
use in the drilling industry on ships and platforms. The
Solid Body Elevator complies with the Machinery Directive
2006 / 42 / EC.
The Solid Body Elevator is approved for operation in
explosion hazard areas. For equipment containing any
hydraulic powered parts, the directive 2014 / 34 / EU
“Equipment and protective systems in potentially explosive
atmospheres” applies. The corresponding ATEX certificates
are present in the Data book.
The Classification according to CE
(with reference to the ATEX guideline) is as followed:
III 2G IIB T6, for manual tools
with
CE- marking (with reference to the ATEX guideline)
Marking of the equipment for the Ex- range
II
Equipment Group (II)
2
Equipment Category
G
For explosive mixtures of air and combustible gases,
mists or vapors (G)
IIB
Categorie for Gases
T5 / T6
Temperature class
1.9
Equipment Markings
The markings are generally used for traceability and
provide general information about the component/
equipment. All markings are in compliance to the latest API
8C and at least include the following information:
General Markings according to API 8C
• API Stamp (API monogram, spec, license).
• Manufacturer’s specifications (FORUM logo).
• Production Date (Month / Year).
• Part number (marking P/N before the part number).
• Serial number (marking S/N before the serial number).
• Load Rating.
• Equipment weight.
• CE-ATEX marking (
II 2G IIB T5 / T6).
• Country of manufacture.
• The email address of the manufacturer is given on the
support sticker if service is required.
Fig. 9:
Contact with Technical Support
Fig. 10: Position of Equipment Markings
Operation Maintenance Manual
07-2018
PN 691250-Z-BC-D - Revision: 04
Solid Body Elevator
11
D
ES
C
RI
PT
ION
