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Commissioning
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10 Commissioning
The system operator is responsible for the correct operation of the fan and/or the system!
Warranty claims can only be made if commissioning work is carried out correctly and written evidence thereof is
provided.
It is recommended to fill out the commissioning report 16 Commissioning Report, page 28.
Danger
Risk of ignition of a potentially explosive gas/air atmosphere!
When commissioning the EX fan, the fundamental information from DGUV 113-001 (explosion protection
rules (EX-RL)) and TRGS 727 (avoidance of risk of ignition as a result of electrostatic charges) must be
known.
Observe and respect local conditions, regulations and laws.
10.1 Safety information
Commissioning may only be carried out by adequately qualified persons, details see Table 1 Qualifications, page 3.
Pay attention to the safety data sheet of the chemical substances transported with the fan.
Warning
Comply with fundamental information in the commissioning of the EX fan:
DGUV 113-001 (explosion protection rules (EX-RL))
TRGS 727 (avoidance of risk of ignition as a result of electrostatic charges).
Observe and respect local conditions, regulations and laws.
10.2 Preconditions
Installation and electrical connection have been
correctly performed.
Residual material from installation and foreign objects
have been removed from the fan and ducts.
Inlet and outlet are free.
Safety devices have been fitted.
Ground cable is connected.
Cable glands are tight.
Data on the name plate corresponds with the
connection data.
For EX fans, check whether the minimum air gap
between the rotor and the housing matches the value
stated in 8 Installation, page 17
10.3 Tests
Check if the air gap of the fans are according to the values in the chapter 6 Description, page 5.
Before switching the fan on, check for externally visible damage and ensure that the protective equipment functions
properly.
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Do the tests requested in the commissioning report (16 Commissioning Report, page 28)
Speed controllable fans: “Measured data at commissioning” at maximum speed
3. Switch the fan off.
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