IOM/GK(P)/CONICAL ISSUE DATE: 10.11.2015
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ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (ESR)
ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU (EXPLOSION HAZARD SAFETY)
All KBL products that are certified to comply with the Directive also carry a specific
ATEX Safety Manual (Section 5) which must be referred to in conjunction with this
manual. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is correctly
rated for the environment in which it is to be used.
When handling KBL products, please refer weights given in KBL literature. Lifting
equipment may be required in certain cases. Note that all pumps dispatched from
our works are tested with water and during storage, packing and installation, some
water will have remained in the pump body. This water may cause spillage during
handling. Water could react with the products you wish to pump, and it is your
responsibility to check this before putting the pump into operation. Water may also
freeze if the pump is exposed to sub zero temperatures. Do not operate the pump
under these conditions as ice inside the pump may cause damage to working parts
of the pump.
At all times the installer must wear suitable clothing, footwear, goggles, etc., for
personal protection. This particularly applies when the pump is being operated or
maintained.
If the product being processed is hazardous, then provision must be made by the
user to deal with this problem. This can be achieved by either specifying a guardian
or barrier system as part of the original pump specification and constructing pipe
work which can carry the leakage to a safe place.
ATEX SAFETY MANUAL
For Centrifugal GK(P) Pumps and Accessories.
User Instructions to ensure compliance with European Directive 2014/34/EU
1.0
GENERAL
These instructions must always be kept close to the product’s operating location or
directly with the Product. These instructions are intended to facilitate familiarization
with the product and its permitted use to help satisfy ATEX safety requirements.
The instructions may not have taken into account local regulations; ensure such
regulations are observed by all, including those installing the product. Always co-
ordinate repair activity with operations personnel and follow all plant safety
requirements and applicable safety and health/law regulations. These instructions
should be read prior to installing, operating, using and maintaining the equipment in
any region worldwide and in conjunction with the main user instructions provided.
The equipment must not be put into service until all the conditions relating to safety
instructions have been met.
