Annex 3: Pre-start checklist
Project ID:
Fan ID:
Fan Code:
Fan ATEX Code:
Fan Serial No:
Initial Pre-inspection schedule, prior to start, by competent inspector: Refer IEC EN 60079-14
General
A
A1
Equipment is correct type and appropriate to the EPL / zone requirements of the location, and recorded here:-
A2
Equipment Group is correct, and recorded here:-
A3
Equipment temperature class is correct - Gas, and recorded here:-
A4
Equipment temperature class is correct - Dust, and recorded here:-
A5
Degree of protection (IP grade) of equipment is appropriate for the level of protection / group / conductivity, and recorde
A6
Equipment circuit identified is correct
A7
Equipment circuit identification is available
A9
There is no damage or unauthorised modifications
A10
There is no evidence of unauthorised modification
A11
Bolts , cable entry devices ( direct and indirect) and blanking elements are of the correct type and are complete and tight
Physical check
A12
Threaded covers on enclosures are of the correct type, are tight and secured
Physical check
A13
Joint surfaces are clean and undamaged and gaskets, if any, are satisfactory and positioned correctly
A14
Condition of enclosure gaskets is satisfactory
A15
There is no evidence of ingress of water or dust in the enclosure in accordance with the IP rating
A16
Dimension of flanged joint gaps are:
a) within the limits in accordance with the manufactures documentation or
b) within maximum values permitted by the relevant construction standard at time of installation or
c) within maximum values permitted by site documentation
A17
Electrical connections are tight
A18
Unused terminals are tightened
A
Equipment specific - Safety
A34
Impeller rotates freely and gap between impeller and fixed duct / inlet is measured and recorded here (mm)
A35
All safety, protection guards fitted, no tools or debris in air ducts or area served by fan
A
Equipment specific - Motors
Motor is correct Voltage, Hz, Phase, IP, ambient temperature. Has sufficient clearance to the enclosure and / or covers
A29
for cooling ventilation, cooling system is undamaged, motor fixings have no indentations or cracks.
A30
The ventilation airflow to motor is not impeded
A31
Insulation resistance (IR) of the motor windings is satisfactory
A32
Motor overheat protection / PTC connected (if fitted)
A33
Motor vibration / temperature sensor connected (if fitted)
B
Installation - General
B1
Type of cable is appropriate
B2
There is no obvious damage to cables
B3
Sealing of trunking, ducts, pipes and / or conduits is satisfactory
B6
Earthing connections, including any supplementary earthing bonding connections are satisfactory, tight and sufficient cros
Physical check
B9
Automatic electrical protective devices operate within permitted limits (if fitted)
B10
Specific conditions of use are compliant, including ambient operating temperature
B13
Variable voltage / frequency installation complies with documentation and requirement (if fitted)
B
Installation - Motors
B23
Motor protection devices operate within the permitted
Motor overheat protection PTC connected and operational (if fitted)
B24
Motor vibration / temperature sensor connected and operational (if fitted)
B25
C
Environment
C1
Equipment is adequately protected against corrosion, weather, vibration and other adverse factors.
C2
No undue accumlation of dust and dirt.
C3
Electrical insulation is clean and dry
Refer: IEC EN 60079-14: Explosive atmospheres - Electrical installations design, selection and erection.
IEC EN 60079-14: identifies initial inspection schedules, derived from IEC EN 60079-17: Electrical
installations inspection and maintenance.
IEC EN 14986:2007 Section 7, requires supplier manual to contain; "forms for check sheet quality system"
IEC EN 14986:2007 Section 7, requires these to be signed and returned to fan supplier.
Client:
Motor ATEX Code:
Motor Serial No:
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Fan Motor type
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Competent Inspector name, sign / stamp:
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