REID LIFTING PORTADAVIT QUANTUM Assembly & Operation Manual page 7

ATEX
ATEX Classification [Zone 2]
This product has been designed for use in As standard, the product meets the requirements
explosive atmospheres in line with the following of Category 3 equipment for use in Zone 2
requirements and information. Any use which explosive atmospheres, providing a normal level
differs or exceeds this is considered incorrect of protection where mixtures of air and gases,
and REID Lifting Ltd will not accept any vapours or mists or by air and dusts mixtures are
responsibility or liability for damages resulting unlikely to occur or, if they do occur, are likely
from false application. The risk is solely with the to do so only infrequently and for a short period
user. If the product has been customized in only.
any way, then it may not comply with standards
The product will have the following identification
and no longer be suitable for use in explosive
on the serial label:
atmospheres. If this is the case, then the product
will not have any of the markings below. If in
As Standard for Zone 2 Environments:
doubt, please contact your REID representative.
II 3 GD
Ex h IIC T6 Gc
Ex h IIIC T85°C Dc
Tamb -20°C to +55°C
II – Equipment Group
2/3 – Atex Category
GD – Gas & dust
h- non- electrical protection concept
IIC / IIIC – IEC equipment group
Classification [Zone 1]
Available as an upgrade, the product can
be supplied to meet the requirements of
Category 2 equipment for use in Zone 1
explosive atmospheres, providing a high level
of protection where mixtures of air and gases,
vapours, mists or by air and dusts mixtures are
likely to occur.
The product will have the following identification
on the serial label:
As an upgrade for use in Zone 1 environments:
II 2 GD
Ex h IIC T6 Gb
Ex h IIIC T85°C Db
Tamb -20°C to +55°C
II – Equipment Group
2/3 – Atex Category
GD – Gas & dust
h- non- electrical protection concept
IIC / IIIC – IEC equipment group
T6 / T85°C – temperature classification
T6 / T85°C – temperature classification
Gc /Gb – equipment protection level (gas)
Gc /Gb – equipment protection level (gas)
Dc/Db – equipment protection level (dust)
Dc/Db – equipment protection level (dust)
Tamb – ambient temperature range
Tamb – ambient temperature range
Spark Formation Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
There is an increased danger of ignition when Special attention should be given to dust
certain material pairings clash, namely non- deposits on the structure, especially in areas
corrosion-resistant steel or cast iron against where the profiles come into contact, and should
aluminium, magnesium or pertinent alloys. This be wiped clean and care taken not to apply
applies especially in the case of rust or surface materials that could create electrostatic charging.
rust. When assembling the product and inserting
Additionally, the kingpin should be checked to
fastening components, these must therefore be
ensure it rotates freely and the lower bearing
clear of rust and debris of any kind. As stated
must be ensured to be fixed to the structure with
previously, care must be taken to ensure the
no possibility of a build-up of debris between
product is handled in a suitable manner, never
the contact surfaces.
thrown down and always placed carefully onto
the ground.
The structure is predominantly constructed from
aluminum which will not rust. However, there are
REID recommends the use of corrosion resistant
steel components used throughout. These are
tools when assembling this product to prevent
the fasteners, shackles and sockets. Where there
the possibility of any sparks.
is sign of any rust deposits on the aluminium
Static Electricity
structure, it should be wiped clean as above and,
where there is sign of rust on a steel component,
For Zone 1 and 2 applications, there is a potential
that component should be removed from use
risk of static electricity build-up leading to an
and the structure not used until a replacement
incentive spark. Although the risk of such ignition
is fitted.
is unlikely, the system must be earthed during
assembly and use. The sockets should be in
direct contact with the ground and there should
be no membrane separating the socket from the
ground. If the route to earth for the structure
cannot be guaranteed, then an earthing cable
should be used.
PORTADAVIT
QUANTUM
If using the product in explosive atmospheres,
in addition to the Regular Inspection and
Maintenance information above, these additional
instructions should be followed:
Inspections must be instigated by the user prior
to each use if used in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
Inspections and maintenance must be carried
out at a safe distance away from an explosive
atmosphere.
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