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4. Approvals
The standard versions of the DP and EF pumps have
been tested by VDE.
The explosion-proof versions have been approved
by KEMA according to the ATEX directive.
4.1 Approval standards
All versions have been approved by LGA (notified
body under the Construction Products directive)
according to EN 12050-1 and EN 12050-2.
4.2 Explanation to Ex approval
The explosion protection classification of the pump is Europe CE 0344
II 2 G Ex bcd IIB T4 Gb.
IEC countries (Australia and others) Ex d IIB T4 Gb.
Directive/
standard
Code
Description
ATEX
CE
0344
=
CE mark of conformity according to the ATEX directive 94/9/EC, Annex X.
0344 is the number of the notified body which has certified the quality system
for ATEX.
= Explosion protection mark.
II
=
Equipment group according to the ATEX directive, Annex II, point 2.2, defining
the requirements applicable to the equipment in this group.
2
=
Equipment category according to the ATEX directive, Annex II, point 2.2,
defining the requirements applicable to the equipment in this category.
G
= Explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapours or mists.
Harmonised
European
standard
Ex
= The equipment conforms to the harmonised European standard.
b
Control of ignition sources according to EN 13463-6: 2005.
c
Constructional safety according to EN 13463-5: 2003 and EN 13463-1: 2009.
d
= Flame-proof enclosure according to EN 60079-1: 2007.
II
= Suitable for use in explosive atmospheres (not mines).
B
=
Classification of gases according to EN 60079-0: 2006, Annex A.
Gas group B includes gas group A.
T4
= Maximum surface temperature is 135 °C according to EN 60079-0: 2006.
Gb
Equipment protection level (IEC).
X
=
The equipment is subject to special conditions for safe use. The conditions are
mentioned in the certificate and these installation and operating instructions.
Directive/
standard
Code
Description
IEC 60079-0
and
IEC 60079-1
Ex
= The equipment conforms to the harmonised European standard.
d
= Flame-proof enclosure according to IEC 60079-1: 2007.
II
= Suitable for use in explosive atmospheres (not mines).
B
=
Classification of gases according to IEC 60079-0: 2006, Annex A.
Gas group B includes gas group A.
T4
= Maximum surface temperature is 135 °C according to IEC 60079-0: 2006.
IP68
= Enclosure class according to IEC 60529.
X
The equipment is subject to special conditions for safe use. The conditions are
mentioned in the certificate and these installation and operating instructions.
