1. INTSTALLATION
1.6.
Health and safety
The pump must be installed according to local and national safety rules.
The pumps are constructed for particular applications. Do not use the pump on
applications different from that for which it was sold without consulting us to ascertain
its suitability.
1.6.1.
Protection
In the interest of health and safety it is essential to wear protective clothing and safety goggles
when operating, and/or working in the vicinity of Tapflo pumps.
1.6.2.
Explosion hazardous environments – ATEX
The standard Sanitary series pumps are not allowed to operate in environments where there
is danger of explosion. Static electricity may occur in the pump under operation, which may
cause explosion and injury. Special conductive TX pumps are available for such applications.
Follow below instructions and local/national rules for safe use.
ATEX (directive 94/9/EC) classification of Tapflo TX pumps:
ATEX
II 2 GD
IIB
c
T4
Equipment group:
II
– all other explosive areas than mines;
Category group:
2
– high level of protection (can be used in zone 1);
Atmosphere:
G
– gas;
D
– dust;
Explosion group:
IIB
– such as ethylene;
Type of protection:
c
– constructional safety;
Temperature class:
T4
– in the event of a malfunction, the maximum temperature of a
surface that may be exposed to gas
T4
= 135 °C.
Earth connection of the pump and other equipment
Connect a suitable earth wire to the stainless steel earth connection that is placed on the inside
of one of the pump housings. Connect the other end of the earth wire to earth and also make
sure that other equipment like hoses/pipes/containers etc. are properly earthed/connected.
1.6.3.
Air pressure
The maximum air pressure for Tapflo pumps is 8 bar. Higher air pressure than 8 bar can
damage the pump and may cause injury to personnel in vicinity of the pump. If you intend to
apply a higher air pressure than 8 bar, please consult us.