Vortice C 10/2 T ATEX, Instruction Booklet

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Description and operation
The product you have purchased is an industrial centrifugal fan for extraction into ventilation ducts (fig. 2) where
there are high pressure drops.
The appliance may be installed on a wall or ceiling, and at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a
ventilation duct, either in suction or delivery mode (fig. 3).
The appliance is designed for installation in potentially explosive atmospheres, according to the technical
specifications stated in the table below:
ATEX MOTOR CLASSIFICATION
II Motors for surface systems (other than mining)
2 Category 2: high protection level
G
A
S
G Explosive atmosphere due to presence of flammable gas vapours or mists
Ex e Enhanced safety
II Gas group
T4 Temperature class 135°C
IP54 Minimum protection rating for ‘Ex e’ and ‘Ex nA’
P
O
L
V
E
R
E
D Explosive atmosphere due to presence of combustible powder
Ex tD A21 Housings tD method A suitable for zone 21 (cat. 2D)
IP65 IP protection rating for conductive powders (at least IP6X)
ATEX FAN CLASSIFICATION
CE Mark of conformity with European directives
Specific mark regarding protection against explosions
EN 14986
Design Standard for fans operating in potentially
explosive atmospheres
II 2G b T4 X
II 2D b T135 X
For electrical safety, see also
ATEX MOTOR CLASSIFICATION
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