Safety instructions
INTORQ | BA 14.0217 | 09/2019
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2.2
Safety notices for use in potentially explosive areas
DANGER
Danger of explosion
Increased temperatures on the surfaces and in the friction gap can result when the max-
imum friction work and operating frequencies specified by INTORQ are exceeded. These
can lead to ignition.
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Operation is only permitted within the specified specifications.
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The characteristic curve for the friction work (in the sections Dust explosive atmosphere (zone 22: non-
conductive dusts), Page 31 and Gas explosive atmosphere (zone 2), Page 33) as a function of the
operating frequency must not be exceeded when in an explosive atmosphere or even in emergency-
stop mode.
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If the facility operator cannot ensure that the specified friction work and operating frequencies will be
complied with, then the temperatures defined on the ATEX name plate for the dust zone must be mon-
itored on the brake's magnet housing using a suitable temperature measurement mechanism. If there
is no available knowledge of the occurring temperatures, then INTORQ is no longer responsible for this
ATEX certification.
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In an explosive gas atmosphere, the resulting frictional heat in the friction gap created during the brak-
ing process creates a potential source of ignition. It is not possible here to measure the temperature
during braking operations. Thus, it is very important to comply with the specified values for the friction
work and operating frequencies. If the values for the actual friction work and operating frequencies are
not known, the brake must not be put into operation in this atmosphere.
2.3
Disposal
The INTORQ components are made of various differing materials.
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Recycle metals and plastics.
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Ensure professional disposal of assembled PCBs according to the applicable environmental regula-
tions.
