Flowserve ATEX E - Manual (Page 3)

ATEX- E/F/D/N - 11-09
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1 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
familiarisation 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
coordinate repair activity with operations personnel,
and follow all plant safety requirements and applicable
safety and health laws/regulations.
These instructions must 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. Failure to follow and
apply the present User Instructions is considered
to be misuse. Personal injury, product damage,
delay or failure caused by misuse are not covered
by the Flowserve warranty.
1.1 ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
It is a legal requirement that machinery and
equipment put into service within certain regions of
the world shall conform with the applicable CE
Marking Directives for Equipment for Potentially
Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX).
Where applicable the Directive covers important
safety aspects relating to the equipment, its use and
the satisfactory provision of technical documents.
Where applicable this document incorporates
information relevant to these Directives. To establish
if the product itself is CE marked for a Potentially
Explosive Atmosphere check the nameplate and the
Certification provided.
1.2 Disclaimer
Information in these User Instructions is believed
to be reliable. In spite of all the efforts of
Flowserve Corporation to provide sound and all
necessary information the content of this manual
may appear insufficient and is not guaranteed by
Flowserve as to its completeness or accuracy.
1.3 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the unit must be
qualified to carry out the work involved.
If the personnel in question do not already possess
the necessary knowledge and skill, appropriate
training and instruction must be provided. If required
the operator may commission the manufacturer/
supplier to provide applicable training.
2 SAFETY
2.1 Summary of safety marking
These instructions contain the following specific
ATEX safety marking where non-observance of the
instruction will cause a hazard.
This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere
marking according to ATEX. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.
This symbol is used in safety instructions to
remind not to rub non-metallic surfaces with a dry
cloth; ensure the cloth is damp. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.
2.2 Products used in potentially
explosive atmospheres
Measures are required to:
•
Avoid excess temperature
•
Prevent build up of explosive mixtures
•
Prevent the generation of sparks
•
Prevent leakages
•
Maintain the pump to avoid hazard
The following instructions for pumps and pump units
when installed in potentially explosive atmospheres
must be followed to help ensure explosion protection.
Both electrical and non-electrical equipment must meet
the requirements of European Directive 94/9/EC.
2.3 Scope of compliance
Use equipment only in the zone for which it is
appropriate. Always check that the driver, drive
coupling assembly, seal and pump equipment are
suitably rated and/or certified for the classification of the
specific atmosphere in which they are to be installed.
Where Flowserve has supplied only the bare shaft
pump, the Ex rating applies only to the pump. The
party responsible for assembling the pump set shall
select the coupling, driver, seal and any additional
equipment, with the necessary CE Certificate/
Declaration of Conformity establishing it is suitable for
the area in which it is to be installed.