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2.4 Environment
2.4.1 Temperatures
Normal temperatures expected in a production area are assumed when operating the system:
-20°C to +60°C.
The air humidity must be below 60 % rel. humidity to prevent condensation. The operating tem-
perature depends on the gas used.
2.4.2 Degree of cleanliness
Access to the system and to the escape and rescue routes must not be blocked.
The product should be kept clean (dust-free).
A suitable purge gas must be used, taking into account the quality and properties of the process
gas.
Compressed air must be used for the control air at least class 5 according to ISO 8573-1.
2.4.3 Emissions
The A-rated sound pressure level does not exceed the value of 70 dB(A). It is not necessary to
wear hearing protection.
The waste gas line or a burst disc line must not end in areas where the escaping process gas
poses a hazard to persons or the environment.
Further emissions in the form of vibrations, radiation, vapours, dusts and waste water do not oc-
cur in the regular operation of the product.
2.5 Standards and laws
The design and construction of the Pressure regulator is subject to the following standards and
directives:
2006/42/EC
Machinery Directive
2014/68/EU
Pressure Equipment Directive
2014/34/EU
ATEX directives
DIN EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of Machinery
Safety data sheet for the gases used
Process gas and auxiliary media
Various
additional
laws, regulations and guidelines must be complied with when handling pres-
surised gases. Find out about the laws, regulations and guidelines that apply in your location.
BetrSichV
Betriebssicherheitsverordnung (Industrial
health and safety ordinance)
ProdSG
Produktsicherheitsgesetz (Product Safety Law)
GefStoffV
Gefahrstoffverordnung (Hazardous Substances
Ordinance)
TRGS 400, 407, 500, 720, 721, 722, 727,
745,746
Technische Regeln Betriebssicherheit (Tech-
nical Regulations on Operational Safety)
TRBS 1111, 2152, 3145, 3146
Technische Regeln Betriebssicherheit (Tech-
nical Regulations on Operational Safety)
DGUV Regulation 1
German Trade Association Principles of Pre-
vention
DGUV Rule 113-001
German Trade Association Rules on Explosion
Protection
