Cleaning, maintenance
According to Directive 1999/92/EC, the workplace and work equipment must be maintained with due regard to safety. The points listed in EN 60079-17 must be taken into account and carried out.
The intervals should be determined by the operating company in accordance with EN 60079-17 and may be extended if a sufficient maintenance concept is used – frequency depending on ambient conditions and anticipated restrictions. The maintenance intervals are to be shortened in case of dust or a corrosive atmosphere.
Danger of electric shock.
- Prior to accessing the connection terminals, disconnect all supply circuits.
- Secure against being switched back on, check that no voltage is present.
- Earth and connect the EARTH with active parts which are to be short-circuited.
- Cover or block off neighbouring live components.
- Attach a clearly visible warning sign.
- Ensure that there is no explosive atmosphere and/or dust layers.
Hot motor surfaces may result in skin burns if touched.
- Do not touch hot motor surfaces. Always wait until the motor has cooled down.
Damage to the unit if the line feedthrough to the terminal box is pre-installed.
Line feedthroughs may be damaged if the connection line is pulled or the unit is lifted by the line.
- Do not pull connection lines or lift the unit using the lines.