General
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ATEX Safety Information
0.6.1.
General
These instructions must be kept close to the product’s operating location or directly with the product.
These instructions are to be followed to comply with ATEX safety requirements. Any further local regulations
must also be adhered to. Always coordinate repair activity with operations personnel, follow all plant safety
requirements and applicable safety and health/law regulations.
These instructions should be read prior to installing, operating, using and maintaining the equipment in
conjunction with the main user instructions provided. The equipment must not be put into service until all
the conditions relating to safety instructions have been satisfied.
0.6.2.
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU (Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres)
Where applicable the equipment is in conformance with the Directive. To establish if the equipment is CE
marked for ATEX, observe the equipment nameplate and the certification provided.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is correctly rated for the environment in which
it is to be used.
A technical file is lodged with Intertek Italia S.P.A, notified body 2575 under document number 3010075.
0.6.3.
Personnel qualifications and training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation, inspection and maintenance of ATEX compliant products
must be qualified to carry out the work involved.
0.6.4.
Products used in potentially explosive atmospheres
Measures are required to:
4. Avoid excess temperature.
5. Prevent build-up of explosive mixtures.
6. Prevent the generation of sparks.
7. Prevent leakages.
8. Maintain the equipment to avoid potential hazard.
The following instructions for pumps and ancillary equipment, when installed in potentially explosive
atmospheres, must be followed to help ensure explosion protection. All equipment must meet the
requirements of European Directive 2014/34/EU.
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