Product Safety; Installation And Commissioning - S&P CE ATEX Mode D'emploi

• Ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation that is produced, for example, by X-ray tubes and
radioactive substances, can cause the ignition of explosive atmospheres. If the fan is
installed near such a source of radiation, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent
this.
• Ultrasound. A large proportion of the energy released by an electro-acoustic emitter can
be absorbed by solid or liquid substances, resulting in an increase in temperature that
can produce ignition in an explosive atmosphere.
• Adiabatic compression and shock waves. In the case of adiabatic compression or shock
waves, high temperatures can be reached, which can cause the explosive atmosphere to
ignite, and measures must therefore be taken to prevent this from occurring.
• Exothermic reactions. This may act as a source of ignition when the heat release rate
is higher than the heat release rate to the exterior, which means that substances with
a tendency to ignite should be avoided. The user must check that the gases and dust in
the fan do not consist of mixtures liable to produce exothermic reactions at temperatures
higher than the temperature or temperature class indicated on the fan's name plate.

PRODUCT SAFETY

This fan complies with technological guidelines at the time of delivery and is safe to operate.
The fan and its accessories must only be installed and put into operation only if they are in
perfect condition and in accordance with the instructions in the operating manual as well as
the safety regulations in the country of installation.

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

Please follow the steps below before start-up:
• Check the condition of the equipment.
• Equipment that has been damaged during commissioning must not be put into
operation.
• If the fan is accessible to users after installation and may pose a risk to health
and safety, then in order to comply with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, sui-
table protection must be tted to both the suction and discharge. The safety
distances must comply with EN ISO 13857 guidelines. These protections can be
determined in the accessories section of the S&P catalogue.
• When installing any type of protection on the fan's suction or discharge, please
ensure that the requirements regarding the clearance between rotating and
stationary parts are met, in accordance with EN 14986 guidelines.
• The equipment has been designed and manufactured in such a way that the
clearances between rotating and stationary parts are as indicated in EN 14986
guidelines. However, during transport and handling of the equipment, defor-
mations may occur in the fan that may affect these clearances. For this reason,
you must check the most important clearances before start-up.
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