PA S.p.A.
USER MANUAL FOR WATER-DRIVEN ATEX TANK
CLEANERS
INGLESE
PQ02-A13
Revisione: 09
Del: 01/09/2016
Codice: PQ02-A13
Pagina 3 di 8
Fluid Temperature
Washing ° C.
Temperature Class
(GAS)
Max exterior surface
temperature
(DUSTS)
0 a ≤ 68
T6
T85 °C
> 68 e ≤ 80
T5
T100 °C
> 80 e ≤ 90
T4
T135 °C
Note 2
: the cleaning liquid is to be chemically compatible with the seals that have been assembled by the manufacturer
of the appliance. The marking will identify the material of the seals, per the following chart:
Marking on the
equipment
Material of the seals
E
EPDM
N
NBR
K
FFKM
V
FKM
Compatibility (category - zoning) between the head and the environment must be established by the user
according to exact and specific considerations
Directive 99/92/EC.
It is not allowed to use the heads in potentially explosive atmospheres in underground and mining
areas, for which M1 group appliances are necessary.
1.3. Terms Used
Qualified/Specialised Technician: personnel who was trained for installation, adjustment, maintenance,
repair. It is required that the technician shall be trained and allowed to perform such tasks, and to have
specific knowledge not only of the tool and the risks stemming from its use, but also the possible risks of the
appliance in question.
Temperature Class (T): it is the maximum superficial temperature of the appliance (taking into account also
the safety coefficient as reported in EN
13463-1:
2009
. It also corresponds to the max. surface temperature
of the head.
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2.1 Storing, Shipping and Moving
The heads are supplied with adequate packaging. The unloading and moving of the tools shall be carried out
by trained personnel, who is also responsible for checking that the order and the freight match.
It is necessary to carefully move the head to avoid shock impacts, and therefore, possible deformations and
cracks which could successively determine leaking of the product contained through the attachment points of
the head a/w possible trigger source (sparks, adiabatic compression, etc).
Localities of Warehouse storage, conservation, transport and movement of the heads must guarantee that
they are not subject to shock impacts, tumbles, deteriorment and other damaging which could compromise
the function of the head.
Any eventual damage must be immediately communicated to PA spa, for assessment.
2.2. Installation
2.2.1. Warning
