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DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury or property damage.
NOTICE
Indicates information or a company policy that
relates directly or indirectly to the safety of
personnel or protection of property.
The words shall and should are used throughout this manual in accordance with
definitions in the ASME B30 standards as follows:
Shall
- this word indicates that the requirement is mandatory and must be
followed.
Should
- this word indicates that the requirement is a recommendation. The
advisability of the recommendation depends on the facts in each
situation.
Also used in this manual and other manuals are the following words with definitions:
Owners/users - these words also refer to operators.
Signal-person - person who observes load and relays directions to operator.
Operation Manuals - documentation that is provided with the product that contains
installation, parts information, maintenance, lubrication and related service
instructions.
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Pneumatic Winches used in Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres (ATEX)
The EC Declaration of Conformity in the Product Information manual states that these
pneumatic winch models are in compliance with European Community Directive 94/9/
EC for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, commonly
referred to as the ATEX Directive.
Refer to labeling on product, located near or on data (name) plate, for specific ATEX
designation. Product not marked as such, are not suitable for use in any potentially
explosive atmosphere (ATEX). Refer to Product Information Manual for further model
descriptions.
These standard pneumatic winch models conform to and are marked for use as defined
by ATEX designation:
II 2 GD c IIB 200°C X
II 2 GD c IIB 135°C X
Winches intended to be used in underground parts of mines as well as those parts of
surface installations of such mines endangered by firedamp and/or combustible dust
are marked for use as defined by ATEX designation:
I M2 c IIB 135°C X
The X indicates that additional special conditions are required for safe application,
operation and/or maintenance of these tools when used in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Refer to “Special Conditions for ATEX” section on page 3.
These ATEX designations define the applications, type and duration of the potentially
explosive atmospheres, type of protection, and the maximum surface temperature.
This symbol indicates certification for use in an explosive atmosphere
and is followed by other symbols indicating the details of that certified
use.
I-
Indicates Equipment Group I - Mine Use.
II-
Indicates Equipment Group II - Non-Mine Use.
2-
Indicates Equipment Category 2 - Equipment Category 2 is intended for use
in areas in which explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapors, mists or
air/dust mixtures are only occasionally likely to occur. Protection is ensured
during normal use and in the event of frequently occurring disturbances or
equipment faults.
M2-
These products are intended to be de-energized in the event of an explosive
atmosphere. Protection methods must be incorporated to provide a high
level of safety.
G-
Indicates evaluation for explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapors or
mists.
D-
Indicates evaluation for explosive atmospheres caused by dust.
c-
Indicates type of explosion protection per standard EN 13463-5 in which
constructional measures are applied so as to provide safety against the
possibility of ignition.
IIB-
Indicates certification for use in Group B which covers gases with an MIC
ratio of 0.45 to 0.8 and MESG value of 0.55 to 0.9 mm. If certified for Group
B it would be safe in Group A, which covers gases with MIC ratio above 0.8
and MESG above 0.9 mm.
Tmax-
Indicates the maximum surface temperature in degrees Centigrade.
X-
Indicates that there are special conditions for safe application, installation,
operation and maintenance which must be followed for the certification to
apply.
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Training Programs
It is a responsibility of the winch owner/user to make personnel aware of all federal,
state and local rules, codes and company safety rules, regulations and instructions
and to establish programs to:
1. Train and designate winch operators.
2. Train and designate winch inspection and maintenance personnel.
3. Ensure personnel, frequently involved in rigging the load, are trained in attaching
the load to the winch and other tasks related to load handling.
4. Ensure safety procedures are followed.
5. Ensure all accidents or safety violations are properly reported, and appropriate
corrective action is taken prior to further use.
6. Ensure that all winch warning tags, labels and the Operation Manuals supplied
with the winch are read.
Applications in the USA
Training programs should include reading information contained in the latest edition
of: ASME B30.7 - Safety Standard for Base Mounted Drum Hoists. American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
It is recommended that applicable US National Safety Council (NSC) and US
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards be reviewed along with other
recognized safety sources to provide safe winch installation and operation.
If a winch is used as a hoist then training programs should also include requirements
in accordance with the latest edition of: ASME B30.9 - Safety Standards for Slings.
Applications outside the USA
Follow all country or regional specific rules, regulations and standards that apply to
operator/user training.
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