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SAMOA Industrial, S.A. · Pol. Ind. Porceyo, I-14 · Camino del Fontán, 831 · 33392 - Gijón - Spain · Tel.: +34 985 381 488 · www.samoaindustrial.com
2021_04_07-10:30
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ZONES OF USE OF ATEX PUMPS
USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• The information in this chapter is a complement to the information
provided in the pump manual. This chapter refers only to the special
cautions and procedures that shall be followed when working in a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Read always both manuals before
starting to use the pump.
• Always respect the working conditions for the pump mentioned in its
instructions manual.
• Pump installation, piping, commissioning, maintenance and repair
must be done by qualified personnel.
• Be sure that the pump is used following its marking and in approved zones.
• Be sure that the pump is well primed before start pumping flammable
or explosive fluids.
• Do not close the suction line and do not adjust pump speed or
operation acting on it.
• Check regularly for pump leaks.
• To avoid risks from static electricity, always use conductive elements
for the connection of the pump. The use of non-conductive elements
external to the UP pumps (UP20/UP30) is the responsibility of the
end user.
• Additional equipment to the pump must be certified separately.
• Never use the pump with non conductive fluids in atmospheres with
IIC gas.
• Always connect a ground wire, which must be attached to the pump.
• You must respect the considerations on surface temperature in
explosive atmospheres. In general, when marking ATEX products, the
temperature marked is the maximum temperature that the equipment
can reach. As the UP pump (UP20/UP30) would under no
circumstances exceed the temperature of 30 °C, this means that the
maximum temperature will depend on the fluid. UP (UP20/UP30)
pumps comply with the UNE-EN ISO 80079-36 standard for safety,
marking the temperature limit for the groups of gases and vapours
for which this pump is intended.
• For use in explosive dust atmospheres, consider the temperature of
the fluid as the surface temperature when it exceeds 30 °C. In the
presence of explosive atmospheres, keep the pump away from them.
• In the presence of explosive atmospheres, maintain the pump away
from such atmospheres. Under no circumstances should the
equipment be dismantled or opened (opening the pump and
disassembling its various components) in the presence of
explosive atmospheres.
• Clean the pump regularly and remove all dust accumulation on its
surface when working in a potential explosive atmosphere.
• Be sure all elements are well connected before running the pump.
Always use flexible connecting elements and install pump on silent
blocks to avoid vibrations.
• Be sure valves at the pump inlet and outlet are open before running
the pump.
• Avoid the pump to run dry. Install a detection system like a low level
detector in the fluid storage tank.
• Maintain and inspect the pump regularly. Make sure the pump is
serviced according to the service instructions by a qualified repair
station. Use only original SAMOA parts for servicing. Use of non
original parts will make the ATEX approval invalid.
• Make sure that pump is placed in a safe location, with no risk of parts
or materials falling on it.
• When the pump is not operating normally it should be maintained
properly. It is the responsibility of the end user to respect the
conditions of use of the pump.
• The construction of the UP pumps (UP20/UP30) ensures that the
parts necessary to achieve the safety level cannot be unintentionally
dismantled. Always check tightening torques and strictly follow the
maintenance instructions in the instruction manual.
WARNING: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MENTIONED IN THIS CHAPTER TO AVOID RISKS OF SERIOUS INJURIES OR
DEATH AND DAMAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ITS ENVIRONMENT.
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Areas defined as G (gas):
Valid for zones 1 and 2.
•
Zone 1:
Location where an explosive atmosphere consisting of a
mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour
or mist may occasionally occur (excluding gas which may be present
in mines, firedamp). This explosive atmosphere is liable to occur
occasionally in normal operation or foreseeable damage to the
equipment.
•
Zone 2:
Location where an explosive atmosphere consisting of a
mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour
or mist is not likely to occur (excluding gas which may be present in
mines, firedamp). Such an atmosphere is not likely to occur during
normal operation of the equipment and, if it does, would be
of short duration.
Areas defined as D (dust):
Valid for zones 21 and 22.
•
Zone 21:
Location where an explosive atmosphere consisting of a
mixture of air and combustible suspended particles (cloud of
flammable airborne dust) and non-conductive dust may occasionally
occur. This explosive atmosphere may occasionally occur during
normal operation or foreseeable damage to the equipment.
•
Zone 22:
Location where an explosive atmosphere consisting of a
mixture of air with combustible suspended particles (cloud of
flammable airborne dust) and non-conductive dust is not likely to
occur. Such an atmosphere is not likely to occur during normal
operation of the equipment and, if it does, would be
of short duration.
