2 SL EC - Rotating Atomizer with External Charging
Version:: 07 • As of:: 01/2020
4.7.3.1 Area of applicability
The above mentioned general operating conditions apply only in the
area of applicability of ATEX directive, i.e. in the European Union.
Outside of the area of applicability, other requirements may apply.
The following general operating conditions and measures are based
upon the applicable “Technical rules for operating safety” (TRBS
1112-1) in the Federal Republic of Germany. In other countries, the
respectively applicable country specific regulations are to be complied
with.
4.7.3.2 Restricted use of tools in Ex zones
- The use of tools unclassified for purposes of explosion protection
in Ex zones (e.g. painting booths) is solely the responsibility of the
operator.
- The local conditions are to be analyzed by an expert and the
adequate measures are to be defined.
- For each maintenance measure, the operator has to perform a
hazard assessment, to document it, and to use it for preparing the
specific work instructions.
- The operator has to ensure that these measures are well known to
and complied with by all users who carry out the relevant work.
General operating conditions
All tools and devices that do not correspond to the equipment
category of the respective Ex zone may only be used if the following
points are observed:
The following rules of conduct give references (sources of information)
for the operator. These make no claim to completeness. The full
responsibility for the tool use lies solely with the operator.
- Before the operator enters the Ex zone, they have to make sure
that no explosive atmosphere exists in the Ex zone. In this context,
one has to pay particular attention to unequal distribution of
concentration. The selection of the appropriate procedure depends
on the local operational conditions at the operator.
Examples:
- Compliance with a calculated flushing duration of technical
ventilation between last material entry and tool use in the Ex
zone.
- Use of an appropriate mobile measuring instrument.
- Use of a permanently installed measuring system with visual
display.
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