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- Page 1 GEA Cleaning Technology Rotating cleaner ATEX Version Operating instruction (Translation from the original language) 430BAL013060EN_4...
- Page 2 EU Machinery Directive. This document is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to an electronic medium of machine-readable form without the express permission of GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH. LEGAL NOTICE We kindly request that you answer a few short questions about these Operating Instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Maintenance / servicing 5.9.1 Authorized personnel / OEM replacement parts 5.9.2 Maintenance Additional information on cleaner selection Possibilities of ATEX classification 6.1.1 Cleaner with its own potential ignition source 6.1.2 Additional restrictions on usable substances Instructions for the operation of the cleaner... - Page 4 430BAL013060EN_4 08.09.2020...
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Page 5: General Information
The ATEX version of the cleaner may only be safely used in hazardous areas for the intended area. This manual contains basic instructions for the use of the cleaner in potentially explosive atmospheres. -
Page 6: Contact
General Information Contact Contact Tel.:+49 4155 49-0 Fax:+49 4155 49-2035 flowcomponents@gea.com www.gea.com 430BAL013060EN_4 08.09.2020... -
Page 7: Marking
II 1G Ex h IIC T3..T6 Ga II 1D Ex h IIIC T140°C Da 0°C ≤ Ta ≤ 140°C 0123 Fig.2 Fig.3 Certificate number: TPS 20 ATEX 022040 0003 X Address GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH Am Industriepark 2-10 21514 Buchen, Germany Fig.4 430BAL013060EN_4... -
Page 8: Safety
Safety Intended use Safety Intended use The cleaner is intended for the cleaning of tanks and vessels. This cleaner was designed for the installation and operation at any angle. Using the device for any other purpose is considered contrary to its designated use. The cleaner is intended only for operation with supply of liquid medium. - Page 9 GEA recommends a visual inspection at every cleaning process. • Maintenance of the ATEX cleaner is mandatory after a maximum of 150 operating hours. Maintenance-free cleaners (usually rotating cleaners) must be inspected after a maximum of 150 operating hours and after a maximum of 3 years or 2500 hours of operation.
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Page 10: Operating Conditions
Safety Operating Conditions Conditions when starting the tank cleaning Designation Size Absolute pressure 0.8...1.1 bar See the instruction manual of the Ambient temperature cleaner See the instruction manual of the Operating temperature cleaner See the instruction manual of the Temperature in the tank cleaner Acidity content Maximum of 21% by volume... -
Page 11: Pressure
Safety Operating Conditions The following tables apply to the Torus and the Chemitorus Temperature Maximum surface temperature Proper operating conditions class Operating and medium temperatures - maximum 65 °C ≤100 °C Ambient temperature: maximum 75 °C (minimum °C) Operating and medium temperatures - maximum 60 °C ≤85 °C Ambient temperature: maximum 60 °C 2.3.2... - Page 12 Safety Operating Conditions Working Flow rate [m pressure Turbo SSB 40 Turbo SSB 75 Turbo SSB 125 [bar] BSP/NPT Pin Fix BSP/NPT Pin Fix BSP/NPT Pin Fix 20.5 22.5 24.5 Working pressure [bar] Flow rate [m Sanitor BSP/NPT Pin Fix Working pressure [bar] Flow rate [m Sanidisc 100...
- Page 13 Safety Working Flow rate [m pressure Torus 50 Torus 75 Torus 100 [bar] BSP/NPT Pin Fix BSP/NPT Pin Fix BSP/NPT Pin Fix Working pressure [bar] Flow rate [m Chemitorus 50 Chemitorus 75 BSP/NPT BSP/NPT 1.05 430BAL013060EN_4 08.09.2020...
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Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Fig.5 430BAL013060EN_4 08.09.2020... - Page 15 Declaration of Conformity Fig.6 430BAL013060EN_4 08.09.2020...
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Page 16: Cleaning
Applicable guidelines Manufacturer responsibility Operator responsibility Directive 2014/34/EU. Directive 1999/92/EG. Explanation of ATEX conformity for a Preparation of the explosion protection product or declaration that the product document for an installation: has no potential sources of ignition ATEX conformity includes:... -
Page 17: Selection Of The Cleaning Parameters According To Trgs 727:2016
Selection of the cleaning parameters according to TRGS 727:2016 For the information, GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH assumes no responsibility. If there is a risk of explosion due to the use of cleaners, all current ATEX relevant standards and regulations must always be applied. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Electric functions If the cleaner is equipped with electrical components, e.g. sensors and motors, they must have their own ATEX approval. The operator must ensure the correct connection and secure cable routing. In particular, cable entry points must comply with the valid technical regulations and must not show any kinks or sharp edges. -
Page 19: Filling The Tanks
OEM spare parts intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres must be used, which must be requested from GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH. Changes to the cleaners are not permitted without the consent of the ATEX officer of GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH. If changes are made or if OEM spare parts are not used for applications in potentially explosive atmospheres, the enclosed ATEX declarations lose their validity and their use in potentially explosive atmospheres is no longer permitted. - Page 20 Preventing further ignition sources Maintenance of the ATEX cleaner is mandatory after a maximum of 150 operating hours. Depending on the operating conditions, the operator must specify shorter maintenance intervals. The performed maintenance must be logged. Only original GEA Tuchenhagen maintenance and wear kits intended for ATEX may be used.
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Page 21: Additional Information On Cleaner Selection
The declaration of conformity according to 2014/34/EU must be available in any case and belongs in the explosion protection document. The rotating cleaners of the company GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH are EC type approved and can be safely used under the following classification. Turbos SSB, Turbodisc, Chemidisc, Sanidisc, Sanitor II 1G Ex h IIC T3..T6 Ga... -
Page 22: Additional Restrictions On Usable Substances
Additional information on cleaner selection Instructions for the operation of the cleaner 6.1.2 Additional restrictions on usable substances Depending on the type of detergent, there may be additional restrictions on the substances to be used. Please observe the manufacturer’s or conformity declarations. -
Page 23: Further Information Sources
Further information sources The table lists further information sources for explosion protection when cleaning containers. Document Contents ATEX Directive Devices and protective systems intended for use in 2014/34/EU. potentially explosive atmospheres Improvement of the health and safety of workers Directive 1999/92/EG. -
Page 24: Appendix
Lists 8.1.1 Abbreviations and terms Abbreviation Explanation ATEX is a widely used synonym for the European Union ATEX ATEX directives. The designation ATEX is derived from the abbreviation of the French ATmosphère EXplosive. British Standard Unit of measurement of pressure [bar]... - Page 25 Appendix Abbreviation Explanation PEEK Polyether ether ketone C-PEEK Polyether ether ketone containing carbon PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene C-PTFE Carbonated polytetrafluoroethylene Indicates the size of spanners width across flats Pipe dimension acc. to British standard Inch OD (BS), Outside Diameter US pipe dimension Inch IPS Iron Pipe Size 430BAL013060EN_4...
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