Trox Technik PFG-E Series Manual

Important notes
Information on the installation manual
This manual enables operating or service personnel
to correctly install the product described below and
to use it safely and efficiently.
It is essential that these individuals read and fully
understand this manual before starting any work.
The basic prerequisite for safe working is to comply
with the safety notes and all instructions in this
manual.
The local regulations for health and safety at work
and general safety regulations also apply.
Safety
Correct use
The explosion-proof pocket filter insert PFG-Ex is
used as a prefilter or final filter in ventilation and air
conditioning systems to separate fine dusts from
the air. The filter may be used in areas with poten-
tially explosive atmospheres, namely zones 1 and 2
as well as 21 and 22.
The filter must be connected to the earth. All con-
ductive and electrostatic dissipative parts must be
interconnected and connected to the earth.
Do not use the filter for conductive dusts. Make
sure that no metal particles can get into the filter.
ATEX labelling:
II 2G Ex h IIC Gb
II 2D Ex h IIIB Db
Conformity with directive 2014/34/EU
Equipment group (2014/34/EU) II
Equipment category (2014/34/EU) 2
Hazardous areas (1999/92/EC) Zones: 1, 2, 21, 22
Other procedural instructions and documents
related to areas with potentially explosive atmos-
pheres as defined in directive 1999/92/EC as well
as the industry-specific guidelines for use, handling,
maintenance and disposal of air filters for ventilation
and air conditioning systems SWKI 2003 and VDI
6022 also apply.
Airflow velocity and nominal volume flow rate
If the filter is used correctly and if the nominal
volume flow rate is maintained, the airflow velocity
on the filter will usually not exceed 2.69 m/s, not
even when the final differential pressure is reached.
Use test and monitoring systems, e.g. differential
pressure monitors or flow meters, to ensure that the
nominal volume flow rate is maintained.
Incorrect use
WARNING!
Danger due to incorrect use!
Incorrect use of the filter can lead to dangerous
situations.
– Use the filter only in the zones mentioned
above.
–Use the filter only with the earth cable in
place.
Installation and mainte-
nance manual GB/en
PFG-Ex
Explosion-proof pocket filter
TROX GmbH
Heinrich-Trox-Platz
47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.trox-
technik.com
A00000069495, 10/2022, © 2022 TROX GmbH
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Qualified staff
The work described in this manual has to be carried
out by individuals with the qualification, training,
knowledge and experience described below:
Properly trained person
Properly trained persons are trained individuals who
understand any potential hazards related to the
work under consideration, and who recognise and
avoid any risks involved. Training is provided by the
HVAC contractor when the system is handed over.
Properly trained persons are responsible for
cleaning the unit, and for carrying out functional
tests, regular checks and smaller adjustments.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is equipment that
protects the user against health or safety risks at
work.
Personal protective equipment must be worn for
various types of work; the protective equipment
required is listed in this manual together with the
description of each type of work.
Supply package, transport and storage
Upon delivery, carefully remove the packaging and
check the unit for transport damage and complete-
ness. Then put the product back into its packaging.
Supply package:
Filter PFG-Ex
Earth cable
ATEX label
Installation and maintenance manual
Transport
Do not remove the protective wrapping until just
before installation.
Storage
Please note:
Store the product only in its original packaging
Protect the product from the effects of weather
Protect the product from humidity, dust and
contamination
Storage temperature: -10 °C to 50 °C.
Relative humidity: 95% max., no condensation
Technical data
Product description Explosion-proof pocket filter
with earthing device
Description PFG-Ex
Filter class according to ISO
16890
see product sticker
Nominal volume flow rate
Initial differential pressure
Airflow velocity at nominal
volume flow rate 2.69 m/s
Max. airflow velocity 3.36 m/s
Maximum relative humidity 90%
Ambient temperature range +5 °C1) ≤ Ta ≤ +80 °C
Filter medium Non-woven glass fibres
Filter frame material GAL = galvanised steel
1) There is a risk of ice buildup on the filter with temperatures below
+5 °C. Be sure to prevent this, e.g. with a filter preheater. Maximum
range according to ATEX: -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +80 °C
Supply package, transport and storage
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Filter change, inserting filters
Before installation
Be sure to install the explosion-proof filter only
in a place that is suitable. This includes:
–Specify the installation location as a haz-
ardous area according to directive
1999/92/EC
– Make sure that the internal ATEX docu-
mentation according to directive
1999/92/EC and the operational safety
regulations are available
Unpack the filter outside of areas with poten-
tially explosive atmospheres.
– Handle the filter with care to not damage
the filter medium.
Hold the filter only by the edges.
– Check the filter for external damage and
completeness,
Ä Chapter 3 ‘Supply
package, transport and storage’
on page 2. Do not install a damaged or
incomplete filter.
Installation
Personnel:
Properly trained person
Protective equipment:
Industrial safety helmet
Light respiratory protection
Protective gloves
Before you start changing filters, switch off the ven-
tilation and air conditioning system; if necessary,
purge the system with fresh air beforehand.
1. Remove the existing filter and the earth
cable.
2. Then clean the system as required.
3. Insert the new explosion-proof filter and
secure it.
Be sure to not damage the filter medium:
Handle the filter with care and only touch the
frame.
Fig. 1: Earth cable
4. After you have inserted the filter, make an
electrical connection between the earth
cable with the terminal (1) and an earthed
system component. Make the connection in
such a way that it cannot come loose, but
can only be separated with a tool.
Filter change, inserting filters
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WARNING!
Explosion hazard due to incorrect
installation.
If the electrical connection between the
filter frame and the earthed system com-
ponent is not correct, electrostatic
charges could lead to an explosion.
–Make sure that the terminal connec-
tion cannot come loose.
– Check the electrical resistance
between the filter frame and the
system component with an ohm-
meter. The electrical resistance must
not exceed 1 MΩ (mega ohms).
5. Finally, affix the supplied ATEX sticker to the
outside of the filter inspection access so that
people can see it.
Filter change, inserting filters
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Maintenance
Explosion-proof filters are based on the same tech-
nology as conventional filters, and they work in the
same way as conventional filters of the same type
and construction
Maintenance applies mainly to the filter element.
Check the filter regularly and replace it, if neces-
sary.
The service life of a filter depends mainly on how
contaminated the air is. Check the filter in intervals
that are short enough so that you can anticipate any
defects or problems before they actually occur.
Replace the filter immediately if any of the following
is true:
the filter is defective
there are hygiene problems (micro-organisms,
fungal spores, odours, etc.)
the maximum filter usage time has been
reached (VDI 3803, part 4)
the defined final differential pressure has been
reached
For more recommendations regarding the max-
imum usage time see SWKI 2003-5, VDI 6022,
VDI 3803 and EN 13053.
You may replace a filter even before the defined
final differential pressure has been reached if this
is more economic.
Disposal
ENVIRONMENT!
Risk of harm to the environment due to the incor-
rect handling of hazardous materials and sub-
stances.
Filters and cleaning materials that have been
contaminated with bacterial, toxic or radioactive
particles are considered hazardous waste and
have to be disposed of by an authorised business
in compliance with local regulations.
Disposing of filter elements with household waste is
allowed only in the following cases:
For unused filter elements
For filter elements that have been exposed
only to atmospheric outdoor air
Ordering replacement filters
To ensure permanent protection from particulate
matter and other pollutants we recommend using
only original TROX filters.
Original TROX filters carry a sticker on the frame
with information on how to order replacements.
To avoid downtime of the ventilation and air con-
ditioning system, we recommend you to always
have the required filters in stock.
To order replacement filters:
https://www.trox.de/onlineshop/filtergeraete-und-
filterelemente-1df986693c21980d
Maintenance
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