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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ANNEX FOR EQUIPMENT MARKED CE ATEX UNDER DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU: PROLAC HCP Ex The contents of this Annex supplement the information included in the instructions manual. The instructions included in this Annex must be observed additionally whenever equipment marked under Directive 2014/34/EU is used.
The limits of the operating conditions in explosive atmospheres must not be exceeded. This pump was selected according to the operating conditions specified by the user. Therefore, INOXPA disclaims liability for any damage caused by use of the pump in conditions other than those stated in the order. 1.3.3. During maintenance ¡Danger! Important indications regarding protection from explosions.
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Generation of explosive atmospheres explosion risk. 1.3.5. Warranty Any warranty will be void immediately and lawfully; additionally, INOXPA will be compensated for any civil liability claims submitted by third parties, in the following cases (besides those already described in the manual): •...
3. General Information 3.1. DESCRIPTION The motors of the PROLAC HCP Ex centrifugal pumps must be suitable for operating under explosive atmospheres. 3.2. APPLICATION This pump was selected for a given set of pumping conditions and operating conditions under explosive atmospheres when the order was placed. INOXPA shall...
4. Installation 4.1. RECEPTION OF THE PUMP The received pump must be checked to ensure that it is adapted to the working conditions of the classified area and the conditions of the order. 4.1.1. Identification of the pump The shipment should be checked in accordance with the instructions included in the manual. Also, the CE ATEX mark affixed to the manufacturer's plate should be checked in order to verify that it matches the requirements of the order.
Before closing the suction and discharge valves, make sure that the pump is switched-off and has stopped. 4.4.1. Shut-off valves Use valves that are EC marked in accordance with the Directive ATEX 2014/34/EU and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the applicable national and local regulations.
5. Starting the pump Before starting up, those responsible must be duly informed about the pump and the safety instructions. This Annex, along with the instructions manual, will be available to staff at all times. In order to carry out any type of work in potentially explosive atmospheres, it is necessary to adopt special safety measures such as permits to work.
When ordering spare parts for a pump operating within a classified area, it must be expressly stated that the pump is an ATEX pump and the manufacture number must be quoted. Otherwise, INOXPA cannot ensure that the pump will operate with parts that are suitable for the classified area within which it is installed.
INOXPA disclaims any responsibility for accidents or damage caused by failure to observe the instructions of the manual and of this Annex. In addition to the instructions included in the manual, the instructions of the motor's manufacturer must also be followed strictly in order to open the motor safely.
7. Technical Specifications In the following table, the maximum temperature values must comply with protection level T4. Product Temperature range -20ºC/108ºC Environment Temperature range -20ºC/40ºC Materials Parts in contact with the product AISI 316L (1.4404) Other steel parts AISI 304L (1.4306) Gaskets in contact with the product EPDM (standard) FPM (other materials available upon request)
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functioning properly and it must be inspected. For example, the sealing system may have leaks in the middle or be open due to insufficient backpressure of the washing liquid. b. Simple mechanical seal + thermosensor, balanced. The instructions of the mechanical seal manufacturer, and in particular those concerning the temperature probe, must be followed at all times.
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