Container Cleaning System TANKO®EX-R64T
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Translation - Operating/installation instructions 2020/03
6 Start-up
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The details on the type plate of the device must comply with the requirements of the Ex area on-site
(device group, Ex category, Ex ZONE, temperature class).
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The ambient temperature during later use is within the permitted range.
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The device and the container are correctly grounded and have potential equalization.
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The distances from the device to the on-site plant components have been checked and comply with
the explosion protection requirements.
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All connections at the interfaces of the device are reliably fastened and tightly sealed (risk of zone
carryover).
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All required protective devices are installed.
6.2
Function Check / Trial Run
A trial run should be carried out to check that the device is working safely and reliably once installed.
Only operate the device in perfect condition.
The container to be cleaned must be emptied and depressurized.
WARNING
Persons in the container. A person could be hit by a jet from the cleaning head!
There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.
Do NOT start cleaning while there are persons in the container.
Function Check
1. Close all openings on the container (e.g. inspection openings) firmly.
2. Switch off all moving parts in the container and secure them to prevent them from being
inadvertently switched back on or set in motion.
3. Check to ensure that there is a safe distance around the container and to the surrounding components.
4. Switch on the device (see
5. Check the interfaces on the device for impermeability.
6.
NOTE
Risk of collision with moving parts!
Observe the following steps if components in the container need to rotate during the cleaning process:
Start up the surrounding components (e.g. agitators) step-by-step.
Carefully check that the cleaning head does NOT collide with the surrounding components (e.g.
agitator) during simultaneous movement.
7. Make sure that there are no unusual vibrations.
8. Check the device to make sure that it running smoothly.
9. Switch off the device (see
6.3
Switch-on Procedure
Depending on the type of device activation and how it is integrated (e.g. manual or automatic) in the
cleaning plant, the switch-on procedure must be integrated and the following instructions must be
observed when switching on.
