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1. Safety instructions
1.22 Nullication of ATEX approval
The ATEX approval is nullified by:
○ Improper usage
○ Unauthorized alterations
○ Use of non-original SKF spare/replace-
ment components
○ Failure to comply with this manual and
referenced documents
○ Use of non-specified equipment
○ Failure to observe the prescribed repair
and maintenance intervals
○ Operation with a damaged, missing, or
improperly performed subsequent ATEX
finish
1.23 Operation in potentially explosive
atmospheres
Operation is only permitted in compliance
with:
○ All information within this manual and
the information within the referenced
documents
○ All laws and regulations that the operator
must observe
○ The information on explosion protection
according to Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX
137)
○ The ATEX approval
1.24 Explosion protection marking
The explosion protection marking is located
on the Declaration of Conformity and on the
rating plate.
1.25 Obligations of the operator
1.25.1 Identication of hazards
The operator must identify all hazards
resulting from integration into the main
machine as well as the hazards at the ma-
chine’s place of installation. The operator
must take necessary measures for safety
and health protection.
1.25.2 Explosion protection measures
Based on a comprehensive assessment of
the work area, the operator ensures that the
equipment and all installation materials are
suitable for operation in potentially explosive
atmospheres and are assembled, installed,
and operated in such a way that they do not
cause an explosion.
If modifications, extensions, and/or conver-
sions are performed in potentially explosive
atmospheres, the operator shall take the
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