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2 SAFETY
2.1
Symbols
In this manual the following symbols are used:
WARNING
Procedures which, if not carried out with the necessary care, may result in serious
damage to the pulsation damper or in serious bodily harm.
CAUTION
Procedures which, if not carried out with the necessary care, may result in serious
damage to the pulsation damper, the surrounding area or the environment.
Remarks, suggestions and advice.
Procedures, remarks, suggestions or advise which refer to use in potentially
explosive atmospheres (ATEX) in accordance with European guideline 2014/34/EU.
2.2
Intended use
The pulsation damper is exclusively designed for the damping of pulses on the discharge side of a
Bredel hose pump. After consultation with your Bredel representative, and only on certain conditions,
the pulsation damper may be used as a pressure relief valve. Every other or further use is not in
conformance with the intended use
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. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage or
harm resulting from this. The pulsation damper is designed in conformance with the current European
standards and directives. Only use the pulsation damper in conformance with the intended use
described above. If you want to change the application of your pulsation damper, contact your Bredel
representative first.
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The “intended use” as laid dow n in NEN-EN- ISO 12100 is “…the use for w hich the technical product is intended in
accordance w ith the specifications of t
he manufacturer, inclusive of his indications in the sales brochure”. In case of
doubt it is the use w hich appears to be its intended use judging from the construction, execution and function of the
product. Observing the instructions in the user’s documentation also belongs to intended use.
2.3
Compliance Pressure Equipment Directive
The pulsation dampers as mentioned on the front cover are in full compliance with the European
Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
2.4
Use In Potentially Explosive Environments (ATEX)
The pulsation dampers PD/40, PD/65 and PD/100 can be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere
(ATEX). The pulsation damper is not classed as ATEX equipment since it contains no ignition source
