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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ANNEX FOR EC ATEX CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT REGULATION 2014/34/EU MIXER M-226 Ex The contents of this Annex complements the information included in the instruction manual. You must always take into account the additional instructions in this annex for equipment registered under regulation 2014/34/EU.
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02.002.30.05EN (0) 2022/11 EU Declaration of Conformity INOXPA, S.A.U. Telers, 60 17820 – Banyoles (Girona) Hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the machine BLENDER Designation M-226 IXXXXXXXXX IXXXXXXXXX From serial number Is in compliance with applicable provisions of the following directive:...
The threshold values for working conditions in explosive atmospheres must not be exceeded The mixer has been selected based on the working conditions indicated by the user. INOXPA shall not be liable for any damage that may be derived from using the mixer in conditions different to those specified in the order, nor in those specified in the ATEX Form (F-O-PED-01) 1.4.3.
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1.4.5. Guarantee Any guarantee will be cancelled immediately and as a matter of law and, in addition, INOXPA will require compensation for any claims of civil liability presented by third parties, in case (in addition to the conditions already indicated in the manual): •...
2. Table of Contents The indications in said paragraphs must be taken into account in addition to the whole mixer manual. Safety 1.1. INSTRUCTIONS Manual ....................1 1.2. Start-up instructions ....................... 1 1.3. SAFETY ......................... 1 1.4. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 1 Table of Contents General Information 3.1.
3. General Information 3.1. DESCRIPTION For series M-226 Ex mixers, the motors should be appropriate to operate in explosive atmospheres. Pneumatic butterfly valve. The Atex mixer suction may optionally be provided with flow meter as a flow sensor, and also a solids sensor in the bottom of the hopper with another one possible at the top.
4. Installation 4.1. RECEPTION Check that the received mixer is adapted to the working conditions in the classified area according to the conditions provided at the time the order was made 4.1.1. Mixer identification The received package must be checked by following the instructions set out in this manual. The EC Atex mark of the equipment must also be checked.
The motors used must have an EC mark under ATEX directive 2014/34/EU and the manufacturer's corresponding instructions and national and local regulations. If pumping flammable or explosive liquids, use an appropriate connection. Connect the parts of the assembly with the earth connection points in order to reduce the risk of static electricity The temperatures inside and outside the mixer may increase considerably according to the fluid being pumped.
4.6. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Before connecting an electric motor to the electrical point, check local regulations regarding electric safety, as well as standards EN 60204-1 and EN 60079-14 current at the moment. Always follow the motor manufacturer's instructions Automatic circuit-breaker Take into account that these circuit-breakers may have to work in a potentially explosive environment. Therefore, CE Atex- registered circuit-breakers must be chosen in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU as necessary.
5. Start-up Before starting up, those responsible must be properly informed about the mixer and the safety instructions. This Annex, along with the instruction manual, will at all times be at the personnel’s disposal Special safety measures such as work permits, etc. must be issued in order to carry out any kind of work in potentially explosive atmospheres 5.1.
7. Maintenance 7.1. GENERAL POINTS The maintenance work on any equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres requires that safe work permits be issued as specified by EU Directive 1999/92/EC Maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified staff. Use proper clothing. Ensure that the staff have read the instructions manual in full, as well as this annex, especially the chapters related to the work to be carried out Environment...
If you order spare parts for a mixer intended for operation in a classified area, you must explicitly indicate in the order that they are for an Atex mixer and state the manufacturing number. Otherwise, INOXPA shall not be liable if the mixer is operated with parts not appropriate for the classified area where it is installed.
8. Technical Specifications 8.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Temperature range. See section 4.1.1. Single mechanical seal If the single mechanical seal runs dry, the maximum temperature in the operating area may be exceeded. This is why a single mechanical seal must not run dry under any circumstances in dry conditions. If a flow meter has not been selected, the client must fit a flow detection sensor in the mixer suction nozzle or any other safety device to prevent the mixer from running dry.
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