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BSI 20/30421514 DC:2020 Edition

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BS EN 17348. Requirements for design and testing of vacuum cleaners and dust collectors for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

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1 30421514-NC
3 43_e_stf
9 1 Scope
2 Normative references
10 3 Terms and definitions
15 4 Safety requirements and protective measures
4.1 General
4.2 Hazards assessment
4.3 Assignment of categories
4.4 Assignment of types and applicable requirements
16 5 Safety requirements regarding ignition hazards
5.1 Safety requirements applicable to all types of vacuum cleaners
5.1.1 Hot surfaces
5.1.1.1 General
5.1.1.2 Heat dissipative material
17 5.1.1.3 Temperature classification
5.1.2 Naked flame
5.1.3 Mechanically generated sparks
5.1.4 Exothermic reactions
5.1.5 Fans
18 5.1.6 Material pairing
5.1.7 Electrical equipment in contact with the potentially explosive atmosphere
5.1.8 Equipment assembled inside the collection tank
5.1.9 Electrostatic Hazards
5.1.9.1 General
19 5.1.9.2 Bonding and earthing
5.1.9.3 Constitutive parts of the vacuum cleaner
20 5.1.10 Protection against sparks generated by single impacts
21 5.2 Safety requirements for electrical vacuum cleaners
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Electrical cables
5.2.3 Detachable power cords
5.2.4 Through flow motors
5.2.5 Open enclosure motors
5.2.6 Motor temperature control
5.2.6.1 Thermal protector
5.2.6.2 Thermal overload protection
22 5.2.6.3 Vacuum relief valve
5.3 Safety requirements for Dry Type dust collectors
5.3.1 Filtration levels
5.3.1.1 Main filter (filtration level 1)
5.3.1.2 High-efficiency particle air filter upstream (filtration level 2)
5.3.1.3 Pre-filter upstream
23 5.3.2 Electrostatic Hazards
5.3.3 Protection against collected hot particle
5.4 Safety requirements for Wet Type dust collectors
5.4.1 Precipitation of the collected dust
5.4.2 Moisture capture
5.4.3 Creation of a gas explosive atmosphere
24 5.4.4 Electrostatic Hazards
5.5 Safety requirement for Liquid collectors
5.5.1 Suction of isolated liquids
5.5.2 Collection of dust with liquid collectors
5.5.3 Hot particles
5.5.4 Creation of a gas explosive atmosphere
5.5.5 Electrostatic Hazards
25 6 Safety requirements regarding significant hazards
6.1 Requirements applicable to all types of vacuum cleaners
6.1.1 General
6.1.2 Control systems
6.1.2.1 Safety and reliability of control systems
26 6.1.2.2 Control devices
6.1.2.3 Starting
6.1.2.4 Stopping
6.1.2.5 Selection of control or operating modes
27 6.1.2.6 Failure of the power supply
6.1.3 Mechanical hazards
6.1.3.1 Wheels
6.1.3.2 Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles
6.1.3.3 Risks related to moving parts
6.1.4 Fixed guards
28 6.1.5 Noise hazards
6.1.6 Collapsing due to vacuum
6.1.7 Compressed air pressure resistance
6.1.8 Vibration hazards
6.1.9 Material/substance hazards
6.1.9.1 Avoiding dust clouds
6.1.9.2 Avoid dust accumulation
29 6.1.9.3 Prevent spillage
6.1.9.4 Liquid disposal
6.1.9.5 Operating position
6.1.10 Change of collector type
6.1.11 Filter damage
6.1.12 Fastening systems
6.1.13 Compatibility with material being collected
6.1.14 Material containment
6.1.15 Metal oxidation (rust)
30 6.1.16 Ergonomic hazards
6.1.17 Errors of fitting
6.1.18 Maintenance
6.1.18.1 Vacuum cleaner maintenance
6.1.18.2 Access to operating positions and servicing points
6.1.18.3 Isolation of energy sources
6.1.18.4 Operator intervention
6.2 Requirements applicable to dry type dust collectors
6.2.1 Main filter
31 6.3 Requirements applicable to wet type dust collectors
6.3.1 Liquid level indicator
6.3.2 Degassing vent
6.4 Requirements applicable to liquid collectors
6.4.1 Suction cut-off system
6.4.2 Liquid adapted main filter
6.4.3 Liquid adapted safety filter
6.4.4 Degassing vent
6.5 Requirements applicable to non-electrical vacuum cleaners
6.6 Requirements applicable to portable hand-held vacuum cleaners
6.6.1 General
6.6.2 Vibrations
32 7 Type verification and test
7.1 General
7.2 Type verification and test related to ignition hazards
7.2.1 Electrostatic charges tests
7.2.1.1 Measurement of resistances of the different parts of vacuum cleaner
7.2.1.2 Earthing and bonding tests
33 7.2.2 Test applicable to electrical vacuum cleaners
7.2.2.1 Thermal protector attached to the motor
7.2.2.2 Thermal overload protection in the control switch
7.2.2.3 Vacuum relief valve
7.2.3 Test applicable to wet type dust collector
34 7.3 Type verification and test related to significant hazards
7.3.1 Stability test
7.3.2 Resistance to maximum inlet vacuum during operation
7.3.3 Resistance to maximum inlet vacuum during liquid drainage
7.3.4 Burst strength test
35 7.3.5 Test for noise emissions
8 Routine test
8.1 General
8.2 Test of performance
8.3 Test for electrical continuity
36 8.4 Seal and filtration efficiency test
9 Information and warnings on the vacuum cleaner
9.1 General
9.2 Information and information devices
9.3 Warning devices
10 Marking
10.1 General
10.2 Additional markings
37 10.3 Warning markings
10.4 Examples of marking
38 11 Information for use
11.1 General
11.2 Operation and maintenance manual
11.3 Technical features
11.3.1 Seal and filtration efficiency
11.3.2 Required input air pressure
11.3.3 Filtration system
11.3.4 Noise emissions
11.4 Intended use and limitations for use
11.4.1 General
39 11.4.2 Dry type dust collectors
11.4.3 Wet type dust collectors
11.4.4 Liquid collector
11.4.5 Maximum surface temperatures
11.4.6 Other considerations regarding limitations for use
11.5 Routine inspections, service and cleaning
41 11.6 Additional instructions for safe use
42 11.7 Warning of residual risks
11.8 Sales literature
43 Annex A (informative)Methodological approach
44 Annex B (informative)Location of the power system in vacuum cleaners
47 Annex C (informative)Examples of vacuum-cleaner types
51 Annex D (informative)Examples of vacuum cleaners that could provide an Ex “t” casing
D.1 General
54 Annex E (informative)Example of Ignition Hazards Assessment
67 Annex F (normative)List of significant hazards
70 Annex G (informative)Seal and filtration efficiency test
G.1 General
G.2 Test aerosol
G.2.1 General
G.2.2 Monodisperse aerosol
G.2.3 Polydisperse aerosol
G.3 Aerosol generator
G.3.1 General
G.3.2 Monodisperse aerosol
G.3.3 Polydisperse aerosol
71 G.4 Particle counter
G.5 Test conditions
G.6 Test procedure
G.6.1 Preparatory checks
G.6.2 Starting up the aerosol generator
G.6.3 Test execution
72 G.6.4 Test for filtration efficiency
G.6.5 Seal test
G.7 Evaluation of test results
73 Annex H (informative)Example of localization of measured points for earthing and bonding tests
74 Annex ZA(informative)Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU aimed to be covered
77 Annex ZB(informative)Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered
BSI 20/30421514 DC
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