Simple Troubleshooting - Binder VDL Series Operating Manual

• Detailed troubleshooting
If errors cannot be identified with simple troubleshooting, further troubleshooting must be performed by
BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners or technicians, in accordance with the
description in the VDL Service Manual.
For personnel requirements please refer to the Service Manual.
• Repair
Repair of the chamber can be performed by BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners
or technicians, in accordance with the description in the VDL Service Manual.
After maintenance, the chamber must be tested prior to resuming operation. An electrical test and an
explosion protection test are required.
• Electrical testing
To prevent the risk of electrical shock from the electrical equipment of the chamber, an annual repeat
inspection as well as a test prior to initial startup and prior to resuming operation after maintenance or
repair, are required. This test must meet the requirements of the competent public authorities. We
recommend testing under DIN VDE 0701-0702:2008 in accordance with the details in the Service Ma-
nual.
For personnel requirements please refer to the Service Manual.
• Test for explosion protection
Testing before initial commissioning and before restarting after maintenance or repair as well as
repeat tests according to the explosion protection concept created by the operator is required.
Observe the relevant legal regulations for the qualification of the examiner. In Germany, the explosion
protection test may only be carried out by a qualified person recognized by a state authority or by
the manufacturer (BINDER Service.
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Simple troubleshooting

Fire and explosion hazard due to explosive atmosphere during troubleshooting.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
 Before performing a simple troubleshooting, make sure that there is no explosive atmo-
sphere in the installation area of the chamber or inside the chamber.
Defects and shortcomings can compromise the operational safety of the chamber and can lead to risks
and damage to equipment and persons. If there are is a technical fault or shortcoming, take the chamber
out of operation and inform BINDER Service. If you are not sure whether there is a technical fault, pro-
ceed according to the following list. If you cannot clearly identify an error or there is a technical fault,
please contact BINDER Service.
Only qualified service personnel authorized by BINDER must perform repair.
Repaired chambers must comply with the BINDER quality standards and pass the required
tests.
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