Specifications

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
PowerCore
®
Dust Collectors – Series CPV
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Compressed air is recommended for collectors that operate using
reverse jet cleaning. Alternative gases should be assessed before use
to ensure that explosive atmospheres are not introduced during media
cleaning.
Where the equipment supplied is suitable for working within a potentially
explosive atmosphere (as defined by Directive 94/9/EC) it will be
according to the categories and conditions marked on the collector
serial nameplate. You should ensure the equipment supplied by others
is also suitable. If no marking is given on the serial nameplate then the
supplied equipment is not suitable for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
Care should be taken to ensure that any potentially explosive
atmosphere is not present when performing operations that increase
the risk of ignition (opening of controller for adjustment or electrical
repair for example). Ensure the installation is always returned to its
original state.
Where the dust being processed can ignite due to exothermic reaction,
including self ignition, the installation MUST be fitted with a suitable
explosion protection method (venting for example). The risk of ignition
can be minimised by avoiding the accumulation of dust layers with
regular cleaning.
Precautions, as set out in the Scope of Delivery, are used to minimise
the risk of ignition of any dust clouds contained within the dust collector.
The possibility of other ignition sources being introduced into the
collector during periods where any dust cloud may be present should
be minimised. Particular care should be taken to avoid introducing
glowing particles via the inlet ducting.
Where applicable, equipment connected to the dust collector (for
example, a cyclone) should be protected, using suitable isolation
devices, against the transfer of flame and pressure if, in the event of an
explosion initiating inside the dust collector, the connected equipment
is not capable of safely withstanding these effects.
It may be necessary to provide a facility to shut down the equipment in
the event of an explosion.