TANKO® S & TANKO® RB_IOM_Rev0

ATEX Spate Cleaner TANKO-EX-S and ATEX Spray Cleaner TANKO-EX-RB

CAUTION

Insufficient lighting in the working environment! The device DOES NOT have illumination. Insufficient lighting when working on the device can cause accidents. There is a risk of minor or moderate injuries.  Make sure that there is sufficient and even lighting in all areas of the plant in which the devices is used when work is performed on the device.  In Germany, the technical rules for workplaces (ASR A3.4) apply. An illumination level of 300 lx (lux) is recommended (maintenance value).

The following conditions must be met before the device can be used in an Ex area:

– The details on the type plate of the device must comply with the requirements of the local explosion area on-site (device group, Ex category, Ex zone, temperature class).

– The ambient temperature during later use is within the permitted range.

– The device and the container are properly grounded and have equalized potential.

– The distances from the device to the on-site plant components are tested and comply with the requirements of explosion protection. – All connections at the interfaces of the device are securely fastened and tightly sealed (danger of zone carryover).

– All required safety devices are installed.

6.2 Functional Check / Trial Run

A trial run should be carried out to check that the device functions safely and reliably once installed.

Do not operate the device unless it is in perfect condition. The container to be cleaned must be run empty and depressurized.

WARNING Persons in the container. Persons may be struck by the jets from the cleaning head!

There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.

 Do NOT start cleaning operation while there are persons in the container.

1. Securely close all of the openings on the container (e.g. inspection openings).

2. Switch off all moving parts in the container and secure them to prevent them from being inadvertently switched back on or set in motion. 3. Check to ensure that there is a safe distance around the container and the surrounding components.

4. Switch on the device (see section 6.3 Switch-on procedure ).

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6 Commissioning

Translation-Operating/Installation Instructions 2017/10

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