Richter PA/S Series Sampling Valves - Manual (Page 6)

Series PA/F, PA/S
Page 6
9510-060-en Revision 02
TM 7165 Edition 06/2008
2.2 For the customer / operator
If a valve is used, the operator must ensure that
actuators which are retrofitted are adapted to suit
the valve
hot or cold valve parts are protected by the
customer against being touched
the valve has been properly installed in the pipe
system
the usual flow rates are not exceeded in continuous
operation.
This is not the manufacturer's responsibility.
Loads caused by earthquakes were not allowed for in
the design.
Fire protection to DIN EN ISO 10497 is not possible
(plastic lining and plastic components).
2.3 Improper operation
The operational reliability of the valve supplied is only
guaranteed if it is used properly in accordance with
Section 2.1 of this operating manual.
The operation limits specified on the
identification plate and in the pressure-
temperature diagram must under no
circumstances be exceeded.
3 Safety notes for applications in potentially explosive areas
based on the Directive 94/9/ EC (Atex 95)
The valves are intended for use in a potentially
explosive area and are therefore subject to the
conformity assessment procedure of the directive
94/9/EC (ATEX).
As part of this conformity assessment, an ignition
hazard analysis to EN 13463-1 to satisfy the funda-
mental safety and health requirements was conducted
with the following result:
The valves do not have any ignition source of
their own and can be operated both manually
as well as mechanically/electrically.
The valves are not covered by the scope of
application of the ATEX directive and therefore
do not need to be identified accordingly.
The valves may be used in a potentially
explosive area.
Supplementary notes:
Electric/mechanical actuators must be subjec-
ted to their own conformity assessment to
ATEX.
It is imperative to observe the individual points of
intended use for application in a potentially explosive
area.
3.1 Intended use
Improper operation, even for brief periods, may result
in serious damage to the unit.
In connection with explosion protection, potential
sources of ignition (overheating, electrostatic and
induced charges, mechanical and electric sparks) may
result from these improper operation; their occurrence
can only be prevented by adhering to the intended
use.
Furthermore, reference is made in this connection to
the Directive 95/C332/06 (ATEX 118a) which contains
the minimum regulations for improving the occupa-
tional health and safety of the workers who may be at
risk from an explosive atmosphere.
A difference is made between two cases for the use of
chargeable liquids (conductivity <10
-8 S/m):
1. Chargeable liquid and non-conductive
lining
Charges can occur on the lining surface. As a
result, this can produce discharges inside the
valve. However, these discharges cannot cause
ignitions if the valve is completely filled with medi-
um.
If the valve is not completely filled with medium,
e.g. during evacuation and filling, the formation of
an explosive atmosphere must be prevented, e.g.
by superimposing a layer of nitrogen.
It is recommended to wait 1 hour before removing
the valve from the plant in order to permit the eli-
mination of static peak charges.