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Safety information
2.6
2.6 ATEX equipment category
ATEX equipment category
Installation and potentially explosive atmospheres
The installation and operation in areas where potentially ex-
plosive atmospheres can develop to a hazardous degree is
not permitted.
ATEX approval only applies to the internal, wetted parts of
the of the device, not to its surroundings.
ATEX equipment labeling
Vacuum equipment labeled with
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has ATEX approval in line
with the ATEX marking on the rating plate.
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Only use the product if it is in perfect working condition.
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The devices are designed for a low level of mechanical
stress and must be installed in such a way that they cannot
sustain mechanical damage from the outside.
The ATEX equipment category of the product is dependent on
the connected components and peripheral devices. Components
and peripheral devices need to have the same or higher ATEX
approval.
The use of venting valves is only permitted if this would not nor
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mally, or only rarely, cause explosive mixtures within the device,
or do so only for a short time.
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If necessary vent with inert gas.
Information on the ATEX equipment category is also available on
our website at:
www.vacuubrand.com/.../Information‑ATEX
ATEX
equipment category
ATEX
equipment category
and
peripheral devices
Prevent
ignition sources
