vacuubrand MD 4C Instructions For Use Manual

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page 20 of 68Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefullythe validity of this document with respect to his product. manual-no.: 999290 / 12/12/2016This information sheet does not replace the instructions for use!In directive 89/391/EEC the European Union has defined requirements for safety at work, which laterhave been detailed for explosive atmospheres in the directive 1999/92/EC.The requirements to equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres have been defined in the direc-tive 94/9/EC, since April 20th 2016 in directive 2014/34/EU (also known as ATEX 100a or ATEX 95).Concerning technology these directives only state general requirements. Technical details and test pro-cedures are “recommended“ in European standards (e.g. for equipment with ATEX conformity: EN 1127,E50014ff, EN 60079, EN 13463ff.).Since July 1st 2003 equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres shall only be soldif the equipment is in accordance with directive 94/9/EG (ATEX), since April 20th 2016 in accordancewith directive 2014/34/EU. This applies only to new equipment. The repair of equipment sold prior to July1st, 2003 is not affected. EX approvals according to directive 94/9/EC remain valid under 2014/34/EU.Requirements to users and manufacturers of equipment according to ATEX:The user of a system according to ATEX has to analyse the overall explosion risks according todirective 1999/92/EC and has to take adequate measures by means of a risk assessment. The evalua-tion and validation of measures has to be documented in an explosion protection document, specifyingamong other things the areas classified as potentially explosive (see below). The inner part of the pump(pumped gases) and the environment of the pump (outer explosion protection) have to be evaluatedseparately. Often the requirements will be different.The responsibility for the classification of areas with potentially explosive atmospheres intozones and for the specification of requirements to the equipment (category of equipment, classof ignition, temperature class etc.) is accountable strictly to the operator of the system.The equipment used has to comply with these requirements. VACUUBRAND does not advisecustomers concerning requirements to the equipment under the specific aspects of the cus-tomer’s applications.Equipment with ATEX-conformity is to be used by appropriately instructed personnel only.ATEX marking, intended use:The marking of the equipment corresponding with the standards (see above) gives the areas in whichthe equipment may be used according to its intended use.Technical data, safety notes and intended use:See instructions for use!The equipment must not be used if the instructions for use are not read, fully understood andobeyed.Clean, check and maintain equipment regularly.Do never operate a defective equipment.Notes regarding devices with ATEX conformity