1 About this documentation
These instructions contain important information for the safe and appropriate as-
sembly and commissioning of the product.
Read these instructions carefully, especially chapter g 2. Safety instructions
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before you start working with the product.
These instructions apply only to valves without coils/pilot valves.
Please heed the operating instructions for ATEX-version coils/pilot valves
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when using in explosive areas.
1.1 Additional documentation
1. Also follow the instructions for the other system components.
2. Please also observe the generally relevant, statutory and other binding regula-
tions of European and national legislation and the national regulations for ac-
cident prevention and environmental protection in your country.
1.2 Presentation of information
1.2.1 Warnings
In this documentation, there are warning notes before the steps whenever there
is a risk of personal injury or damage to equipment. The measures described to
avoid these hazards must be followed.
Structure of warnings
Hazard type and source
Consequences of non-observance
Precautions
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Meaning of the signal words
Immediate danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices will result in serious health consequences, in-
cluding death.
Possible danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices can result in serious health consequences, in-
cluding death.
Possible dangerous situation.
Failure to observe these notices may result in minor injuries or damage to
property.
1.2.2 Symbols
Recommendation for the optimum use of our products.
Observe this information to ensure the smoothest possible operation.
2 Safety instructions
The product has been manufactured according to the accepted rules of current
technology. Even so, there is a risk of injury or damage if the following general
safety instructions and the specific warnings given in this instruction manual are
not observed.
1. Please read all these instructions carefully before working with the product.
2. Keep these instructions in a location where they are accessible to all users at
all times.
3. Always include the operating instructions when you pass the product on to
third parties.
2.1 Intended use
The product is exclusively intended for installation in a machine or system, or for
combination with other components to form a machine or system. The product
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may only be commissioned after it has been installed in the machine/system for
which it is intended.
Use is permitted only under the operating conditions and within the performance
limits listed in the technical data. Only use compressed air as the medium.
The product is technical equipment and is intended for professional use only.
Intended use includes having fully read and understood these instructions, espe-
cially chapter g 2. Safety instructions.
2.2 ATEX
If operated as intended, mechanical maintenance units/equipment have no
inherent potential source of ignition and no internal explosive atmosphere.
They are not labelled according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. Manufacturer
declarations may be requested via your service partner.
It is imperative that you comply with the set-up regulations for ex compo-
nents (e.g. EN 1127-1, EN 60079-14).
2.3 Use of maintenance unit/equipment
• ln Zone 1 (gas-ex, category 2G) in explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC
• ln Zone 2 (gas-ex, category 3G) in explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC
• ln Zone 21 (dust-ex, category 2D) in explosion groups IIIA and IIIB
• ln Zone 22 (dust-ex, category 3D) in explosion groups IIIA and IIIB
2.4 Permissible zone
When combining electrical equipment and mechanical components without any
inherent source(s) of ignition, identification of the electrical equipment must al-
ways be taken into account when selecting the zone. Only accessories compliant
with all statutory European and national regulations may be used in explosive ar-
eas.
• The set-up regulations in the country of use must be observed.
• The devices may be subject to electrostatic charging. Appropriate measures
must be adopted to exclude any risk, including electrostatic grounding, "Only
clean with a damp cloth" and avoidance of charging processes.
– When used in gas ex-areas, a "Only clean with a damp cloth" warning sign
must be mounted.
– A warning label is mounted on various pieces of equipment as an example.
• All external materials consist of suitable low-sparking materials and light-
weight metal. However, the operator is solely responsible for checking igni-
tion danger caused by sparks during operation of the entire machine.
• On some versions the outer material is aluminum. These versions must be
protected against external impact energy.
• The mechanical components in the series must be included in the potential
equalization.
• If the maintenance unit/equipment has built-in electrical components/
• devices, such as solenoids etc., the electrical part of the
• maintenance unit/equipment is subject to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU with all
its
• consequences (name plate, ATEX identification etc.). The operating instruc-
tions of the electrical device must be observed.
• Repairs and/or changes to maintenance units/equipment
• operated in explosive areas are not permitted.
• In explosion group IIC and Zone 1 external parts must not have any projecting
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surfaces in plastic > 20 cm
; for IIB or dust 100 cm
must not be used where high electrostatic charging is likely to be caused
(propagating bush discharges) (not possible with human body static).
– Do not blow off/clean the maintenance unit/equipment with compressed
air.
• Only insulated connection tubing with a diameter < 20 mm (IIC) or < 30 mm
(IIA, IIB, dust) may be used.
• Compressed air may only be discharged diffusely in ex areas.
• Dust deposits must be removed regularly.
• If the housing leaks, you must stop using the equipment.
• Compressed air generation and preparation must take place outside the ex
area.
• Use of combustible or explosive media is not permissible.
• Stray current (e.g. in systems with electrical corrosion protection) must not be
carried over components.
• EN 1127-1 Appendix A must be observed in case of assembly in ex areas (if
necessary, use low spark tools).
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