Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual
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Downflo
®
Evolution
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
ATEX (2014/34/EU)
Please read this information carefully before commencing any work. Product reliability,
warranty and safe operation may be compromised by not following the guidance
given in these documents.
1. The dust collector should be used only when it is in a technically acceptable
condition. Regular maintenance, as set out in this manual, is required to minimise
technical failure. Third party supplied components (for example motors) should
be maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In order to maintain the original collector specification and to ensure the same
level of safety, only genuine spare parts should be fitted.
3. You should ensure any persons carrying out work on the supplied equipment
follow any relevant recognised standards/codes and are competent to do so.
Areas requiring a competent person include:
• Maintenance on any component identified as a potential ignition source.
• Lifting and erection.
• Electrical installation, inspection and maintenance work.
• Pneumatic installation, inspection and maintenance work.
• Any access to internal classified Potentially Explosive Atmospheres where
the risks due to explosion and dust contact are reduced to a safe level.
During assembly/installation or dismantling of equipment, potential ignition
sources may occur that were not considered in the risk assessment of the unit
in operation (for example, grinding, welding sparks, etc.)
4. You should use the dust collector in full accordance with the conditions set out
in the Order Acknowledgment or relevant Scope of Delivery. Failure to do so may
compromise product reliability, warranty and safety.
5. Other items of equipment, not supplied under the Scope of Delivery from
Donaldson Torit, should be installed, operated and maintained according to the
documentation supplied with the respective equipment.
6. Before any work is carried out, ensure the equipment is adequately isolated.
7. Where necessary for safety, the dust collector is fitted with fixed guards.
Removal of these guards and any subsequent work should only be carried out
after adequate precaution is taken to ensure it is safe to do so. All guards should
be refitted before re-energising.
8. Ensure the pneumatic system is fully isolated and depressurised before any
work is carried out.
9. Access to the dirty air chamber of the equipment may create risks and hazards
that under normal circumstances are not present and as such this work must be
carried out by competent personnel. These risks include inhalation of dust and
potential explosion hazards.
10. The equipment supplied is suitable for working within a Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere (as defined by Directive 2014/34/EU) according to the categories
and conditions marked on the collector serial nameplate. You should ensure the
equipment supplied by others is also suitable. If no marking is given on the serial
nameplate then the supplied equipment is not suitable for use in Potentially
Explosive Atmospheres.
11. Care should be taken to ensure that any explosive atmosphere is not present
when performing operations that increase the risk of ignition (opening of controller
for adjustment or electrical repair for example). Ensure the installation is always
returned to its original state.
