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C.F. e P. IVA 01035950359 – Cap. Soc. i.v. € 750.000,00 – Codice Identificativo C.E.E. IT 01035950359 ART. 2497 – BIS C.C. DIREZIONE E COORDINAMENTO BENETTI srl R.I. TRIB. DI RE 01480690351 Web: http://www.pa-etl.it – E-mail: info@pa-etl.it VS 80A/150-280 INOX 316 ATEX Technical Manual: E 228 Relief valve •...
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Last update: 30/11/2020 DIMENSIONAL DRAWING SELECTION This product is to be utilized with clean fresh water, even slightly additivated with normal detergents. For use involving different or corrosive liquids, contact the PA Technical department. Appropriate filtration should be installed when using impure liquids.
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Last update: 30/11/2020 REGULATIONS See SAFETY NOTE SN03. The accessory hereby described bears the CE marking in accordance with the standards and directives published in the Declaration of conformity. For a correct utilization, follow the directions described in this manual and re-print them on the Use and Maintenance manual of the machine.
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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ UE EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Noi / P.A. S.p.A. Via Milano, 13 RUBIERA (RE) – ITALY dichiariamo sotto la nostra esclusiva responsabilità che l’apparecchiatura “Valvola di scarico” tipo we declare under our sole responsibility that the equipment “Relief valve” type VS26A, VS43A, VS80A Data di produzione: Date of production:...
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ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 1 of 10 DOCUMENT REVISION REV. DATE MODIFICATION 27/10/2020 First issue. PREPARED BY Michele QUATTRONE (Quality manager) CHECKED BY Fabio PEDRONI (Technical manager) APPROVED BY Arnaldo BENETTI (Legal representative)
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 2 of 10 INDEX INTRODUCTION................................3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT ..........................3 CLASSIFICATION & MARKING ..........................3 FIELD OF APPLICATION ............................4 TERMS USED..............................4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ............................. 5 STORING, SHIPPING AND MOVING ........................
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 3 of 10 1. INTRODUCTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING ANY EC-MARKED PART (UNLOADER OR RELIEF VALVE), ACCORDING TO THE ATEX PARTS DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE AS DEFINED IN THE ATEX WORK ENVIRONMENT DIRECTIVE 99/92/EC.
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 4 of 10 2.2 FIELD OF APPLICATION The valve is designed to be used with water up to 70 °C, with addition of mild detergents or disinfectants. In case of use with special or even flammable liquids (different viscosity, chemical harshness or other), please contact our technical department.
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 5 of 10 Qualified/Specialized Technician: personnel who was trained for installation, adjustment, maintenance, repair. It is required that the technician shall be trained and allowed to perform such tasks, and to have specific knowledge not only of the tool and the risks stemming from its use, but also the possible risks of the appliance in question.
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 6 of 10 3.3.1 CONNECTION & SETTING The valve must be connected to a pressure application, usually fed by piston pumps, pressure washers and similar; in order to prevent possible damage to persons and things, where such an application must be equipped with all safety parts and control (like safety valves, regulating etc.) foreseen by the directives in force.
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 7 of 10 The Company P.A. S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damage to persons, animals or things derived by an improper use of the apparatus a/o the non-observance of the dispositions contained in the present manual. 3.4.3 DANGEROUS AREAS Particular attention has to be reserved to any area potentially explosive around the valve and also from the inside.
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 8 of 10 Ambient risks Ambient conditions different than those specified can cause a danger source. They can cause dangerous service conditions (with relation to the processed fluids) an abrupt movement, humidity effects, ambient temperatures and pressure changes, chemical agents, corrosion.
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 9 of 10 It is always necessary to verify the non-existence of potential explosive atmospheres and the impossibility to trigger off. The user must certify that the operator is opportunely instructed to carry out all the safety procedures & hygiene in the work areas according to the protocol in order to avoid any eventual risks deriving from the operations mentioned above.
ATEX UNLOADER AND RELIEF VALVES SAFETY NOTE SN03 Rev. 00 Date 27/10/2020 Pag. 10 of 10 If exposed to freezing temperatures, make sure that the valve is completely emptied after use in order to prevent the freeze. For all details regarding assembly and disassembly of the valve, please see the Maintenance Manual. 3.6.4 INHIBITION AND RE-INSTALLATION OF THE VALVE For a working order inspection of the apparatus or for maintenance/replacement, the removal of the valve from the application is permitted only when the apparatus is not under pressure and in the absence of a potential explosive...
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