Operating and mounting instructions according to ATEX for
RS-N/RS-M/MWK-OB/MWS-OB/MWK-MB/MWS-MB
Z10/03 - 3
Construction subject to change.
No return possible!
06.02.2018
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General conditions
General description and instructions
These additional operating instructions must be observed prior
to mounting and commissioning the device.
These additional operating instructions contain basic informa-
tion regarding its use in areas subject to explosion hazards to be
observed during assembly, operation and maintenance.
Prior to mounting and commissioning and during maintenance
work, the present additional operating instructions must be read
by the installer and the responsible skilled personnel/system
operator!
Personnel qualification and training
The personnel for assembly, inspection and maintenance must
have the relevant qualification for this work.
The area of responsibility, competence and monitoring of the
personnel must be exactly regulated by the system operator. If
the personnel does not have the required knowledge, it must be
trained and instructed. Moreover, the system operator must en-
sure that the contents of the additional operating instructions
are understood completely by the personnel.
Safety-conscious work
The safety instructions given in these additional operating in-
structions, the existing national and international regulations on
explosion protection, accident prevention and the system oper-
ator's internal work, operating and safety regulations must be
observed.
Designated use
The devices have been designed for use in ventilation systems
in areas subject to explosion hazards according to ATEX of Cat-
egory II, Zones 1, 2 and Category III, Zones 21, 22.
These devices are not suitable for use in unreleased Ex zones.
The operating safety of the delivered devices is only guaranteed
when used in accordance with their designated use.
Delivery and storage
Upon receipt, the devices must be checked for completeness
and transport damage. If delivered incompletely or damaged,
the forwarding company and the SCHAKO KG have to be in-
formed immediately.
The device must not be exposed directly to weather, solar radi-
ation and moisture.
Mounting information
Mounting, electrical connection work and commissioning must
be carried out by skilled personnel only and in accordance with
the recognised technical rules and the safety and accident pre-
vention regulations.
Maintenance
Only a device subjected to proper maintenance and kept in per-
fect condition can guarantee safe and reliable operation.
When defective parts are replaced with spare parts, only SCHA-
KO original spare parts may be used. The SCHAKO KG cannot
be held liable for any damage caused by using spare parts that
are not original and will not give any warranty.
Hazard caused by non-observance of the safety in-
structions
Non-observance of the safety instructions can result both in
putting persons and the environment and operating units at risk.
Likewise, non-observance of the safety instructions will result in
the loss of any claims for damages.
