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NORMA
EUROPEA

Stazioni di servizio
Parte 3: Requisiti di sicurezza relativi alla costruzione e alle
prestazioni delle valvole di sicurezza

UNI EN 13617-3

APRILE 2005

Petrol lling stations

Part 3: Safety requirements for construction and performance of shear valves
La norma specica i requisiti di sicurezza relativi alla costruzione e
alle prestazioni delle valvole di sicurezza destinate ad essere
installate su pompe di dosaggio e distributori di carburante nelle
stazioni di servizio e utilizzate per erogare combustibili liquidi nei
serbatoi di veicoli a motore, barche, aerei leggeri e in contenitori
portabili, con una portata non maggiore di 200 l min-1.

TESTO INGLESE

La presente norma la versione ufciale in lingua inglese della

norma europea EN 13617-3 (edizione agosto 2004).

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EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN 13617-3

NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM

August 2004

ICS 75.200

English version

Petrol filling stations - Part 3: Safety requirements for

construction and performance of shear valves
Stations-service - Partie 3 : Exigences de scurit relatives
la construction et aux performances des raccords de
scurit

Tankstellen - Teil 3: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen

an Bau- und Arbeitsweise von Abscherventilen

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 June 2004.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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2004 CEN

All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved

worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................4
1

Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................5

Normative references ....................................................................................................................................5

Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................5

Explosion protection measures ...................................................................................................................6

Construction...................................................................................................................................................6

5.1

General requirements....................................................................................................................................6

5.2

Specific requirements ...................................................................................................................................6

5.3

Classes of construction ................................................................................................................................7

5.4

Threads ...........................................................................................................................................................7

Physical properties........................................................................................................................................7

Operational requirements .............................................................................................................................7

Tests................................................................................................................................................................8

8.1

General............................................................................................................................................................8

8.2

Type tests .......................................................................................................................................................8

8.3

Production acceptance tests........................................................................................................................8

8.4

Routine tests ..................................................................................................................................................8

Information for use ........................................................................................................................................9

9.1

General............................................................................................................................................................9

9.2

Marking and instruction ................................................................................................................................9

Annex A (normative) Instructions ...........................................................................................................................11

Annex B (normative) Test methods.........................................................................................................................12
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements
of EU Directive 94/9/EC ...............................................................................................................................16
Tables
Table 1 Classes of construction ...........................................................................................................................7
Table 2 Physical properties of shear valve .........................................................................................................7
Table 3 Operational requirements ........................................................................................................................8
Table 4 Tests...........................................................................................................................................................9
Table ZA.1 Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 94/9/EC ................................17

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Foreword
This document (EN 13617-3:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 221 Shop fabricated
metallic tanks and equipment for storage tanks and for service stations, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by February 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by February 2005.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Introduction
The function of the shear valve is to prevent continuous liquid or vapour release in the event of impact or fire.

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Scope

This document specifies safety and environmental requirements for the construction and performance of shear
valves to be fitted to metering pumps, dispensers, and/or satellite delivery systems installed at petrol filling stations
and used to dispense liquid fuels into the tanks of motor vehicles, boats and light aircraft and into portable
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containers at flow rates up to 200 lmin .
It pays particular attention to mechanical and hydraulic characteristics.
NOTE

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is not a liquid in the sense of this document.

Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 9761, Underground tanks of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) Horizontal cylindrical tanks for the nonpressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels Part 1: Requirements and test methods for single wall tanks
EN 1127-1, Explosive atmospheres Explosion prevention and protection Part 1: Basic concepts and
methodology
EN 134631:2001, Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres Part 1: Basic method and
requirements
EN 13617-1:2004, Petrol filling stations - Part 1: Safety requirements for construction and performance of metering
pumps, dispensers and remote pumping units
EN 60079-0, Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres General requirements
EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for building products - Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2002)
ISO 71, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and
designations

Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 136171:2004 and the following apply.
3.1
main valve (liquid)
normally open valve on the inlet side, closing when the shear valve operates
3.2
main valve (vapour)
normally open valve on the outlet side, closing when the shear valve operates
3.3
pressure relief valve
valve to allow liquid to return to the pipework below the dispenser if pressure in the dispenser increases beyond a
defined level
3.4
separation zone
designed to be the first section of the shear valve to fracture when stressed
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3.5
mechanical link
device to activate the closing mechanism automatically to stop the flow of liquid when the shear valve breaks
3.6
thermal detector
device to activate the closing mechanism automatically to stop the flow of liquid when the temperature in the
vicinity of the shear valve exceeds the operating temperature
3.7
test plug
device to allow pressure testing of associated pipework
3.8
mounting point
rigid attachment facility on the inlet and outlet sections of the shear valve

Explosion protection measures

4.1

Explosion protection measures shall be taken in accordance with EN 1127-1 and Annex B of
EN 13617-1:2004.

4.2

Equipment and components used within hazardous areas shall be suitable as a minimum requirement for
Explosion Group IIA and temperature class T3 as defined in EN 60079-0 and EN 134631.
Inside the vapour path the requirements for equipment group II, Category 1 as defined in EN 13463-1:2001 shall
apply.

Construction

5.1

General requirements

5.1.1 All electrical and non-electrical equipment and components, intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres, shall be designed and constructed according to good engineering practice and in conformity with the
required categories for group II equipment to ensure avoidance of any ignition source. To classify the Category of
the equipment it shall be subjected to an ignition hazard assessment in accordance with 5.2 of EN 13463-1:2001.
5.1.2 All materials used in the construction shall be chemically and dimensionally stable under known service
conditions. Materials likely to come into contact with fuels in both liquid and vapour phases shall be resistant to
attack by these fuels. Conformity shall be demonstrated by testing in accordance with Clause 8.
5.1.3 Light alloys when used shall conform to the requirements of Clause 8 of EN 134631:2001. If other
specifications for explosion protected equipment impose more stringent requirements then the more stringent
requirement shall apply.
5.1.4 All components shall be of corrosion resistant material or shall be provided with a corrosion resistant
protective coating.
5.1.5

5.2

Outside surfaces likely to be handled shall be free of sharp edges.

Specific requirements

5.2.1 Means shall be provided to connect the shear valve to input and output pipework. The means selected shall
not fail at forces less than the design shear force of the shear valve.

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5.2.2 The shear valve shall be so designed that after fracture of the weak section, the input and output sections
shall be completely decoupled.
5.2.3 The shear valve shall not have a means to prevent the main valve from closing completely when it is
operated by the weak section or by the thermal detector.
5.2.4

The thermal detector shall be so constructed that when it operates the main valve closes.

5.2.5 Shear valves for liquids may include a manual means of closing the main valve (liquid) for maintain
purposes.
5.2.6 Test plugs, where fitted to shear valves in liquid containment systems, shall be on the inlet side of the main
valve.

5.3

Classes of construction

Shear valves are classified in accordance with Table 1.

Table 1 Classes of construction
Valve type

Class
I

II

III

Main valve

Yes

Yes

Yes

Thermal detector

Yes

Yes

No

Check valve

Yes

No

No

Pressure relief valve

Yes

No

No

Class I and II for liquid pressure systems,

Class III for vapour systems only.

5.4

Threads

Input and output threads shall be in accordance with ISO 71.

Physical properties

The physical properties of the shear valve shall conform to Table 2 when tested by the methods indicated.
Table 2 Physical properties of shear valve
Physical property

Requirement

Test method

Fuel compatibility (preconditioning)

Clause 5

B.5

Electrostatic properties

7.4 of EN 13463-1:2001

Manufacturers declaration

Fire resistance

EN ISO 1182

EN ISO 1182

Operational requirements

The shear valve shall conform to the operational requirements according to Table 3 and Table 4 when tested by
the methods indicated.
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Table 3 Operational requirements

Item

Requirement

Test method

Housing

No quantifiable leakage, as evidenced by bubbles, or permanent

deformation visible to an eye with normal visual acuity.

B.2

Main valve

No quantifiable leakage, as evidenced by bubbles, or permanent

deformation visible to an eye with normal visual acuity.

B.3

Housing

B.6.5 No catastrophic damage

B.6

B.6.7 No leakage
Main valve

B.7.5 No catastrophic damage

B.7

B.7.7 No leakage
Check valve (class I only)

No quantifiable leakage or permanent deformation visible to an eye

with normal visual acuity

B.8

Pressure relief valve (class I only)

There shall be a continuous leak through the relief valve

B.9

Thermal link 1 (class I and class II

only)

Main valve shall remain open

B.10

Thermal link 2 (class I and class II

only)

Main valve shall be closed

B.11

Main valve closure

Main valve shall be closed. There shall be no continuous leakage

past main valve. Weak section shall have permitted separation of
the inlet and outlet sections.

B.12

B.13

(Shear valve for vapour recovery)

Main valve shall be closed. There shall be no continuous leakage

past main valve. Weak section shall have permitted separation of
the inlet and outlet sections.

Fire resistance

EN ISO 1182

(Shear valve for liquids)

Main valve closure

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8.1

EN ISO 1182

Tests
General

Testing shall be performed in accordance with Table 4.

8.2

Type tests

All four shear valves shall be preconditioned in accordance with B.5, and then tested in accordance with B.6, B.7,
B.8 and B.9.
One unit shall be tested in accordance with B.10 and than B.11.
Two units shall be tested in accordance with B.12 or B.13.
One unit shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 1182.

8.3

Production acceptance tests

Thermal link tests, check valve test and main valve closure test shall be performed on a sample of not less than
0,5 % of any given batch; each batch shall have at least one sample tested. These tests shall be in accordance
with Table 3.

8.4

Routine tests

Routine tests shall be performed on each finished shear valve.

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Table 4 Tests
Property

Type test

Production
acceptance test
Clause reference

Routine test
Clause
reference

B.5

EN ISO 1182

Pressure test

B.6

B.2

Main valve test

B.7

B.3

Check valve test

B.8

Pressure relief valve test

B.9

B.4

Thermal link test 1

B.10

B.10

Thermal link test 2

B.11

B.11

Main valve closure test

B.12

B.12

B.13

B.13

EN ISO 1182

Clause
reference
Physical property
Fuel compatibility test
Fire resistance test
Operational requirements

(shear valve for liquids)

Main valve closure test
(shear valve for vapour recovery)
Fire resistance test

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9.1

Information for use

General

Information for use shall be according to Annex A and EN 13617-1.

9.2

Marking and instruction

If the size of the shear valves is not large enough for the marking, only the name of the manufacturer and the class
of the shear valve shall be marked. All further details of the marking may be included in the declaration form.
Shear valves shall be marked legibly and indelibly during the manufacturing process; where necessary this marking
may be made visible for inspection by the easy removal of plastic covers. Marking shall include at least the following
information:

manufacturer's name or identification

EN-number

the ambient temperature range if it is outside the temperature range of -20 C to +40 C

class as defined by this document

manufacturers type indication

serial number, batch code or date code with a precision of at least year and quarter

direction of flow, if necessary

In case of extended temperature range this shall be visibly marked.

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Instructions shall be provided by the manufacturer for the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the shear
valve.

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Annex A
(normative)
Instructions

Guide for items to be included in manufacturers' installation and user manual.

1)

Specification for mounting of shear valve to ensure that mounting does not break free before the shear
valve operates. For the effective operation of a shear valve it shall be mounted such that the external
forces are permitted to act directly on its separation zone. In general this requirement shall be realised by
attaching the shear valve, via one of its mounting points, to a separate and rigid structure which forms part
of the pump/dispenser housing and via the other attachment point to a separate and rigid structure
forming the pipework external to the pump/dispenser housing. Means shall be provided to enable both
input and output sections of the shear valve to be installed securely such that, in the event of an impact on
the dispenser, the input forces are transmitted to the weak section.

2)

Requirement to remove shipping auxiliaries before use.

3)

Instructions for the proper installation of the test plug, if fitted.

4)

Warning about the dangers of manually setting and re-setting shear valves.

5)

Information as to how to make leak-tight input and output joints.

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Annex B
(normative)
Test methods

B.1 General requirements

All pressure is by gauge (over-pressure) readings.
All tests shall be carried out at (20 5) C unless otherwise noted.

B.2 Pressure test (routine test)

B.2.1 To confirm that the pressurised compartments of the shear valve body withstand a pressure of 525 kPa
(5,25 bar).
B.2.2 The main valve of the shear valve shall be open and the outlet of the shear valve shall be plugged. The
shear valve shall be totally immersed in water and air pressure of (525 +500 ) kPa [( 5,25 +0,05 ) bar] via the inlet applied.
B.2.3 After 5 s, while pressure is maintained, it shall be observed for leaks and after pressure is removed it shall
be observed for permanent deformation. The results shall be recorded.
B.2.4 Alternatively to this test, for instance a pressure differential test, may be applied provided the results are
comparable to those achieved by this test.

B.3 Main valve test (routine test)

B.3.1 To confirm that the closed main valve can withstand a pressure of 525 kPa [(5,25 bar)].
B.3.2 The outlet of the shear valve shall be open, the main valve shall be closed.

B.3.3 The shear valve shall be totally immersed in water and air pressure of 525 +500 kPa [( 5,25 +0,05 ) bar] via the
inlet shall be applied.
B.3.4 After 5 s, while pressure is maintained, it shall be observed for leaks and after pressure is removed it shall
be observed for permanent deformation. The results shall be recorded.
B.3.5 Alternatively to this test, for instance a pressure differential test, may be applied provided the results are
comparable to those achieved by this test.

B.4 Pressure relief valve test (routine test)

B.4.1 To confirm that the pressure relief valve operates at a pressure not exceeding 200 kPa (2 bar).
B.4.2 The main valve shall be opened and the check valve shall be closed.
B.4.3 Air pressure of ( 180 +200 ) kPa [( 1,8 +0,20 ) bar] via the outlet of the shear valve shall be applied.
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B.4.4 It shall be observed and the pressure shall be recorded.

B.5 Fuel preconditioning (type test)

B.5.1 To precondition materials used in the construction of the shear valve in a defined manner.
B.5.2 The preconditioning fluid shall be that specified in EN 9761.
B.5.3 The preconditioning temperature shall be

(23 ) C
+2
0

B.5.4 With the inlet valve and check valve open, the entire shear valve assembly shall be immersed in test fluid
and shall be maintained in that state for not less than 168 h.

B.6 Pressure test (type test)

B.6.1 To confirm that the containment system is of sufficient strength.
B.6.2 The inlet side of the shear valve shall be connected to a device capable of supplying hydraulic pressure.
B.6.3 The outlet side of the shear valve shall be plugged. The main valve shall be open.
B.6.4 Hydraulic pressure shall be applied at ( 1,4

+0 , 01
0 )

MPa [( 14 +0,01 ) bar] for not less than 60 s.

B.6.5 It shall be observed what happens and the results shall be recorded.
B.6.6 The applied hydraulic pressure shall be modified to ( 525 +100 ) kPa [( 5,25 +0,01 ) bar] and shall be applied for not
less than 60 s.
B.6.7 It shall be observed what happens and the results shall be recorded.

B.7 Main valve test (type test)

B.7.1 To confirm that the closed main valve can withstand a pressure of 1,4 MPa (14 (bar).
B.7.2 The inlet side of the shear valve shall be connected to a device capable of supplying hydraulic pressure.
B.7.3 The outlet of the shear valve shall be open, the main valve shall be closed.
B.7.4 Hydraulic pressure shall be applied at ( 1,4 +0,010 ) MPa [( 14 +0,01 ) bar] for not less than 60 s.
B.7.5 It shall be observed what happens and the results shall be recorded.
B.7.6 The applied hydraulic pressure shall be modified to ( 525 +100 ) kPa [( 5,25 +0,01 ) bar] and shall be applied for not
less than 60 s.
B.7.7 It shall be observed what happens and the results shall be recorded.

B.8 Check valve test (class I only) (type test)

B.8.1 To confirm that the check valve can withstand a pressure of 210 kPa (2,1 bar)
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B.8.2 The check valve shall be closed. It shall be ensured that the pressure relief valve cannot open.
B.8.3 Hydraulic pressure of ( 210 +100 ) kPa [( 2,1+0,01 ) bar] via the outlet of the shear valve shall be applied for not
less than 60 s.
B.8.4 It shall be observed what happens and the results shall be recorded.

B.9 Pressure relief valve test (class I only) (type test)

B.9.1 To confirm that the pressure relief valve operates at a pressure not exceeding 200 kPa (2 bar).
B.9.2 The main valve shall be opened and the check valve shall be closed.
B.9.3 Hydraulic pressure of ( 190 +100 ) kPa [( 1,9
less than 60 s.

+0 ,1
0 )

bar] via the outlet of the shear valve shall be applied for not

B.9.4 The flow through the pressure relief valve shall be observed and recorded.

B.10 Thermal link test 1 (class I and class II only) (type test and production acceptance
test)
B.10.1 To confirm that the main valve does not close automatically at a temperature of 68 C.
B.10.2 The main valve shall be open.
B.10.3 The shear valve shall be placed in an oven set to ( 68 +51 ) C. The shear valve shall be observed after 30 min
to determine whether the inlet valve has operated. The results shall be recorded.

B.11 Thermal link test 2 (class I and class II only) (type test and production acceptance
test)
B.11.1 To confirm that the main valve closed automatically at a temperature of 76 C.
B.11.2 The main valve shall be open.
B.11.3 The shear valve shall be placed in an oven set to ( 76 +15 ) C. The shear valve shall be observed after 30 min
to determine whether the inlet valve has operated. The results shall be recorded.

B.12 Main valve closure test (type test and production acceptance test)
B.12.1 To confirm that the main valve closes when the shear valve is subjected to a specified bending moment.
B.12.2 The shear valve shall be mounted, with its outlet blocked off, in a test rig and a liquid pressure of
(350 10) kPa [(3,5 0,1) bar] shall be applied to the inlet.
B.12.3 A bending moment shall be applied in any radial direction across the plane of the weak section. The
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bending moment shall be increased from zero, at (300 30) Nms , to a maximum of 880 Nm.
B.12.4 The liquid pressure shall be maintained for 30 s after the maximum applied bending moment is reached.
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B.12.5 The maximum applied bending moment shall be recorded. The shear valve shall be observed and
observations shall be recorded.

B.13 Main valve closure test (type test and production acceptance test)
B.13.1 To confirm that the main valve closes when the shear valve is subjected to a specified bending moment.
B.13.2 The shear valve shall be mounted in a test rig.
B.13.3 A bending moment shall be applied in any radial direction, between the upper and lower sections. The
-1
bending moment shall be increased from zero, at (300 30) Nms , to a maximum of 880 Nm.
B.13.4 The maximum applied bending moment shall be recorded. The shear valve shall be observed and
observations shall be recorded.

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Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 94/9/EC

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New
Approach Directive 94/9/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative Clauses of this
standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.

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Table ZA.1 Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 94/9/EC
Qualifying remarks/Notes

Essential
Requirements
(Ers)
of
Directive
94/9/EC
1.0.1

1.0.2

Design for misuse

Annex A

1.0.3

Special checking and maintenance conditions

1.0.4

Surrounding area conditions

1.0.5

Marking

Annex A

1.0.6

Instructions

1.1

Selection of materials

1.1.1

Materials must no trigger off an explosion

1.1.2

No reactions of materials and explosive atmospheres

1.1.3

No reduction in protection due to corrosion, wear, etc.

5, 6, 7

1.2

Design and construction

5, 6, 7

1.2.1

Regard to technological knowledge

5, 6, 7

1.2.2

Intended purpose

1.2.3

Enclosed structures and prevention of leaks

1.2.5

Additional means of protection

5, 6, 7

1.2.7

Protection against other hazards

5.1.3

1.2.7 (a)

Physical injury or other harm

5, 6, 7

1.2.7 (b)

Surface temperature or radiation

5, 6, 7

1.2.7 (d)

Overloads

5.1.4, 6

1.3

Potential ignition sources

5.1.1, 5.1.3, 6

1.3.1

Hazards arising from different ignition sources

1.3.2

Hazards arising from static electricity

5, 6, 7

1.4

Hazards arising from external effects

1.4.2

Mechanical and thermal stress, aggressive substances

5, 6, 7

1.5

Requirements in respect of safety-related devices

5, 6, 7

1.5.1

Detection of failure of safety devices - fail safe

5, 6, 7

1.5.2

System security in the event of safety device failure

2.2

Requirements applicable to equipment in Category 2 of

equipment group II

2.2.1

Explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapours or

hazes

5, 6, 7

2.2.1.1

No sources of ignition in event of operating faults

5, 6, 7

2.2.1.3

Opening of parts having possible sources of ignition

Clause(s)/subclause(s) of this
EN

Principles of integrated explosion safety

WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.
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