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Use in the EU
Revision: 7 – Mar 2014 OMMB00010
Section 4 Use within the European Union (EU)
4.1 Pressure Equipment Directive (P.E.D.)
The pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC is applicable to the
design, manufacture and conformity of pressure equipment and
assemblies of pressure equipment with a maximum allowable pressure
greater than 0.5 bar.
In its design application of a thermostatic valve, this product is defined
as a Pressure Accessory under the terms of the EU Pressure Equipment
Directive (PED). If used with fluids defined as Group 2 in the Directive
(such as water and lubricating oil) the Model B Valve falls into the
Sound Engineering Practice (SEP) category. In this category units are
not required to be CE marked.
Some sizes of the Model B Valve are also rated to SEP for Group 1
fluids. This is indicated on the nameplate if applicable.
Users who are uncertain as to the applicability of the Directive should
contact the factory, particularly if using more hazardous (Group 1)
fluids.
The Model B Valve when suitable for use within the European
Community carries a nameplate that is divided into 3 areas, two of
which are applicable with reference to the Pressure Equipment Directive.
These areas are highlighted in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
The PED service information area contains the following information.
Area containing
PED service
information
Area containing name and
address of manufacturer or
authorised representative
established within the EU
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