Operator’s obligations
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The cylinders must be replaced after 90 % of the attainable service life.
The permitted maximum lateral force on the thrust rod = 0.
No additional thermal effect due to a mechanical connection of the thrust rod with
a workpiece fixture or such, which might lead to a heating of the screw nut.
The product is designed for professional use and is not intended for private use.
Operational safety of the ETH is only guaranteed with intended use.
When installing the ETX ATEX please make sure that the ambient temperature of
40 °C is not exceeded (enough convection, ...).
The heat input by the drive (motor, gearhead) shall not exceed 135 °C. We
recommend using a motor or gearhead with temperature class T4 or higher.
1.7.1. Applications not in accordance with the intended use
For risks of applications not in accordance with the intended use, the user shall
bear the sole responsibility. Parker Hannifin does not accept any liability for
damages caused by applications not in accordance with the intended use of the
product.
1.8 Operator’s obligations
Legal requirements for the operator are directive 99/92/EC (ATEX 137) as well as
the implementation of the industrial safety regulation, which is supported by the
technical rules BG 104, BG 134 and TRBS 2152 and others.
The most important topics for explosion protection on the operator side are:
Grading and classification of explosive areas
Criteria for the selection of devices and protective systems
Explosion protection document (with risk assessment, measures taken, zone
classification, requirements for equipment, plant must be designed, operated and
maintained safely)
Minimum requirements for increased safety and health protection of the
employees, who might be in danger due to explosive atmospheres
Furthermore, the following responsibilities of the operator apply for the use of the
ETH ATEX cylinder:
Making sure that the intended use is observed
The operator of the entire system must ensure that the ETH is mounted by
authorized and qualified personnel only. Authorized personnel means trained
specialized employees of the customer, the manufacturer or of a service partner,
who work in accordance with the specifications for explosion protection.
Regular instruction of the operating personnel
Taking dangers of ignition resulting from the installation of equipment into a
system into consideration.
Do NOT try to make unauthorized repairs. In this case, please do contact Parker.
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