Instructions For The Use Of Pressure Equipment According To Ped Directive 2014/68/Eu - pilotair ACT 3T User’s Maintenance & Spare Parts Manual

3.4 Instructions for the use of pressure equipment according to PED directive 2014/68/EU

To ensure the safe operation of pressure equipment, the user must conform strictly to the above directive and
the following:
1. The equipment must only be operated within the temperature and pressure limits stated on the
manufacturer's data nameplate.
2. Welding on heat-exchanger is not recommended.
3. The equipment must not be stored in badly ventilated spaces, near a heat source or inflammable
substances.
4. Vibration must be eliminated from the equipment to prevent fatigue failure.
5. Automatic condensate drains should be checked for operation every day to prevent a build up of
condensate in the pressure equipment.
6. The maximum working pressure stated on the manufacturer's data nameplate must not be exceeded. Prior
to use, the user must fit safety / pressure relief devices.
7. All documentation supplied with the equipment (manual, declaration of conformity etc.) must be kept for
future reference.
8. Do not apply weights or external loads on the vessel or its connecting piping.
TAMPERING, MODIFICATION AND IMPROPER USE OF THE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT ARE
FORBIDDEN. Users of the equipment must comply with all local and national pressure
equipment legislation in the country of installation.
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