Operating manual High-pressure double diaphragm pumps Cobra 40-10; Cobra 40-25
3 Identification
Order number 2340851 | Edition 05/2022
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3 IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EXPLOSION PROTECTION IDENTIFICATION
As defined in Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), the device is suitable for use in potentially
explosive areas.
Device type
Double diaphragm pumps
Cobra 40-10 and Cobra 40-25
Manufacturer
Wagner International AG
9450 Altstätten
Switzerland
II 2 G Ex h IIB T6 Gb X
CE
European Communities
Ex
Symbol for explosion protection
II
Device class II
2
Category 2 (zone 1)
G
Ex-atmosphere gas
Ex
Ignition protection
h
Ignition protection for non-electrical devices
IIB
Explosion group
T6
Maximum surface temperature < 85 °C; 185 °F
Gb
Zone 1 high safety level
X
Special notices (see chapter Identification "X")
3.2 IDENTIFICATION "X"
The maximum surface temperature corresponds to the permissible product temperature.
This and the permissible ambient temperature can be found in Chapter Data [
22].
Safe Handling of WAGNER Spray Devices
Mechanical sparks can form if the device comes into contact with metal.
In an explosive atmosphere:
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Knocking or pushing metal against metal is to be avoided.
4
Do not drop the device.
Maximum surface temperature
The maximum surface temperature of the pump depends on the operating conditions
(heated product) and not on the device (frictional heat).
Ignition temperature of the coating product
4
Ensure that the ignition temperature of the surrounding gases (pumping product,
cleaning agents) is higher than the maximum permitted surface temperature of the
device.
Ambient temperature
The permissible ambient temperature range is: 10 °C to 60 °C; 50 °F to 140 °F.
Medium supporting atomizing
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To atomize the product, use only weakly oxidizing gases, e.g., air.
