ProMinent Sigma 3 Basic Operating Instructions Manual page 16

Safety chapter
Summary of relevant ignition hazards and
protective measures put in place for the
Sigma in accordance with EN ISO
80079-36
Ignition hazard
Excessive surface pressure
Too low ambient temperature
Pump running hot
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Make sure that the person is familiar with the relevant body of standards
and regulations and has worked in the field for at least one year. The
person needs to have opportunities for an exchange of experiences.
Specific requirements are placed on competent persons who perform tests
on repaired devices/parts. They must be recognised by the responsible
authorities (e.g. district council) in this respect.
Skilled technician with knowledge of ATEX explosion protection
The skilled technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
should be specifically trained for the work area in which he is employed
and be familiar with the relevant standards and regulations. The skilled
technician with an additional explosion protection qualification can work on
equipment and systems in areas protected from explosion and independ‐
ently recognise and avoid possible dangers based on his technical training
and experience.
The skilled technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
is familiar with all the standards and regulations applicable to explosion
protection.
The skilled technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
must comply with the provisions of the applicable statutory directives on
accident prevention.
Electrical technician with knowledge of ATEX explosion protection
An electrical technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
should be specifically trained for the field of work in which he is employed
and be familiar with the relevant standards and regulations. An electrical
technician with an additional explosion protection qualification can work on
electrical systems and independently recognise and avoid possible dan‐
gers based on his technical training and experience.
The electrical technician with an additional explosion protection qualifica‐
tion is familiar with all the standards and regulations applicable to explo‐
sion protection.
An electrical technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
must comply with the provisions of the applicable statutory directives on
accident prevention.
Recognised competent person
To carry out explosion hazard inspections the competent person must
have:
Completed a relevant course of study or
n
Have a comparable technical qualification or
n
Another technical qualification combined with long-term experience of
n
safety technology.
Make sure that the person is familiar with the relevant body of standards
and regulations and has worked in the field for at least one year. The
person needs to have opportunities for an exchange of experiences.
Specific requirements are placed on competent persons who perform tests
on repaired devices/parts. They must be recognised by the responsible
authorities (e.g. district council) in this respect.
Protective measures to be observed by the customer
Limitation of the maximum temperature of the feed chem‐
ical
Limitation of the minimum ambient temperature
The customer must monitor and maintain the pump in
accordance with the "Maintenance" chapter.
The customer must fit a relief valve on the discharge side.