Approved by

Decision of Gosgortehnadzor ( of Russia

as of 10.06.03 N 84,
registered by
Ministry of Justice of Russian Federation
as of 19.06.03,
registration No. 4724

Instructions for design, installation and safe operation of explosion-proof fans *1

PB 03-590-03 ( 03-590-03)
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*1 Reproduced from Rossiyskaya gazeta as of June 21, 2003, No. 120/1.

I GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1. These Instructions for design, installation and safe operation of explosion-proof fans (hereinafter called
Instructions) define the requirements aimed for ensuring the industrial safety, prevention of emergencies and cases of
industrial injuries in the process of explosion-proof fans and ventilation systems operation in chemical, petrochemical and
oil refining industries.
1.2. Instructions are developed in accordance with Federal law as of 21.07.97 No. 116-FZ On industrial safety of
hazardous industrial objects (Collection of Russian Federation legislation, 1997. No. 30. Article 3588), Provision on
Federal mining and industrial inspection of Russia, approved by Decision of Russian Federation Government as of
03.12.01 No. 841 (Collection of Russian Federation legislation, 2001. No. 50. Article 4742), General industrial safety
instructions for organizations which activities are concerned with industrial safety of hazardous industrial objects,
approved by Decision of Gosgortehnadzor () of Russia as of 18.10.02 No. 61-, registered by Ministry
of Justice of Russia on 28.11.02, reg. No. 3968 (Rossiyskaya gazeta, 05.12.02, No. 231), and intended for use in all
organizations irrespective of their legal forms and ownership patterns, which activities are concerned with industrial safety
and which are supervised by Gosgortehnadzor () of Russia.
1.3. Instructions are intended for using:
a) in the course of engineering design, construction, operation, expansion, restructuring, technical upgrading, putting in
prolonged storage and liquidation of hazardous industrial objects at the factories of oil and gas processing, chemical,
petrochemical industries and other factories concerned with processing and storing toxic substances as well as the
substances able to form vapor and gas-air fire and explosion dangerous mixtures;
b) in the process of executing works concerned with engineering design, manufacturing, testing, installation, tuning up,
repair, technical diagnostics and operation of explosion-proof fans;
c) during industrial safety appraisement of hazardous industrial objects.

II. General requirements

2.1. Engineering design, construction, restructuring, technical upgrading and operation of ventilation systems with
explosion-proof fans are executed in accordance with requirements of normative documents concerned with industrial
safety, fire safety, setting up of electrical installations, construction norms and instructions, state standards and these
Instructions.
2.2. Explosion-proof fans are special purpose fans. Permissions for use of the fans are executed in accordance with
established procedure. The fans are permitted to be operated by personnel trained and attested in accordance with
established procedure.
2.3. Selection of types and design versions of the fans for explosion hazardous factories is determined by engineering
design organizations based on the category and the group of explosive mixture moved by the fans in accordance with
requirements of the state standards and normative technical documents. If necessary the industrial safety appraisement
is executed in accordance with established procedure.
2.4. Fans which service life according to normative technical documentation has expired are subject to technical

inspection and diagnostics so as to evaluate in accordance with established procedure the possibility of their further
operation.
2.5. Fans designed for moving the explosive mixtures of particular categories and groups can be used for moving other
explosive mixtures, which belong to lower categories and groups.

III. Design and manufacturing of explosion-proof fans

3.1. The fans construction design is to comply with requirements of state standards, technical specifications and
technical documentation.
3.2. Aerodynamic, acoustic, vibration characteristics of ready-made fans are to comply with requirements of normative
technical documents.
RMS value of the fans vibration velocity must not exceed 6,3 mm/s irrespective of the type of balancing of the runners
and couplings.
Vibration and acoustic characteristics of the fans are checked in accordance with requirements of state standards.
3.3. Radial fans are manufactured as 1 st or 3rd construction design versions; axial fans as 1 st or 2rd construction
design versions according to appendix 1.
Radial fans can be manufactured with right-hand or left-hand rotation and have different positions of the housing in
accordance with requirements of state standards.
Axial fans can be manufactured with right-hand or left-hand rotation.
3.4. Complementary parts of the fans are subject to incoming inspection at the organization-manufacturer of the fans in
accordance with requirements of state standards and normative technical documents for the parts.
Explosion-proof motor is the main complementary part of the fan and it is selected in accordance with requirements of
electric installation code.
3.5. Construction design of the fans must ensure protection from explosion in typical operation of the fans.
Elements of the fans and ventilation systems are manufactured in accordance with requirements of state standards
and construction norms and instructions.
3.6. Parts and assemblies (housings, runners, collectors) of the fans are manufactured using materials, which exclude
the possibility of their deformation and destruction during transportation, installation and operation.
In order to increase stiffness and strength in comparison to the general-purpose fans one should use the metal of
higher strength or the construction design elements, which increase the stiffness.
Assurance coefficient of static strength of the fans runners is defined within the range 1,3-2,0.
Runners should be tested at the rotation frequency that exceeds the rated value by 10-20 %.
3.7. In radial fans made of dissimilar materials the ring made out of nonsparking material (yellow metal,
electroconductive plastic etc.) should be installed onto the runner part of collector, which is connected to it with permanent
joint (riveting, welding, gluing etc).
The ring should jut out from the end face of the collector for the distance of the gap between runner and collector, but
not less than 3 mm.
In axial fans made of dissimilar materials the flow-through part of the housing in the runner rotation area or the ends of
the runner blades are made out of nonsparking material (yellow metal, electroconductive plastic etc).
3.8. It is not recommended to use runners with rotating blades in axial fans.
3.9. In fans that have flow-through part coated by electroconductive polymer the parts and components which are to be
coated should not have sharp edges, angles and burs.
3.10. In the process purpose fans with non-rotating housing in the lower part of the housing the drain connection

(nipple) for draining of the condensate is provided equipped with tightly closing plug or other closing device.
3.11. The fans are equipped with earthing clip and the earthing symbol made in accordance with requirements of state
standards.
3.12. Runners are subject to dynamic balancing. Permissible remaining unbalance of the runners after the balancing
should not exceed values stipulated by state standards.
When manufacturing the fans with coated flow-through part the runners balancing is to be conducted prior to the
application of the coatings. If the polymer coatings with thickness more than 0.4 mm are used it is necessary to
additionally check the runners for unbalance after the application of the coatings.
3.13. For stiff fan shafts the critical rotation frequency is defined to exceed the rated value by not less than 30%.
3.14. So as to inspection and cleaning of the internal surface of the housing and runner the tightly closing hatch with
dimensions not smaller than 200x300 mm is provided for fans of No. 10 and above.
3.15. In order to prevent leakage of the moved explosive mixture it is necessary to install the plate made out of yellow
metal or the other nonsparking material (plastic, paronite, rubber etc.) corresponding to the operation conditions; it is
installed onto rear wall of the housing of the fan made of dissimilar materials from outside at the place of the shafts
passage. It is recommended to fix the plate with self-tapping screws made of nonsparking material.
3.16. In the middle pressure fans the cup-type seal is installed at the place of the shafts passage.
3.17. In the high pressure fans the non-contact labyrinth seal is installed; at that for exhaust of the gas the bypass
pipeline is mounted which goes from housing of the labyrinth seal to collector or additional grooves in the runners boss;
the blades for exhaust of the gas from the labyrinth seal are installed at the rear side of the runners back disk.
The labyrinth seal has a hole for installation of the heating temperature control device. The labyrinth seal is made of
nonsparking materials (yellow metal, bronze etc).
3.18. For intermediate shafts of the 3-rd construction design modification fans it is necessary to use only roll bearings
with service life of not less than 40 000 hours.
3.19. Bearings should be protected against ingress of the dust and the dirt. In order to prevent leakage of the greasing
the connection of lids with the bearing housing is made tight.
3.20. The bearing housings have the holes for installation of the bearing temperature control sensors.
3.21. If the fans are stored for more than one year since the shipping from organization-manufacturer the bearings are
inspected with the lids removed and checked for greasing presence which should fill / of the bearing unit volume.
3.22. The fastening construction design of the motors and bearing housings should exclude the possibility of their
displacement in any direction.
3.23. In the construction design of the fans the devices for drawing off the static electricity is provided
3.24. When fans are built with the use of polymer materials in order to draw off static electricity the electroconductive
fillers should be added into plastic, electroconductive coatings should be applied, all parts of the fans should be earthed
etc.
3.25. The 3-rd construction design modification fans have the running contact for drawing off the static electricity from
the runners shaft using two copper graphite brushes closely fitting to the shafts surface and earthed with flexible copper
wires.
3.26. The parts made of plastic are selected during development of the engineering design documentation.
Bulging, cracks, dimples, sponginess, warping, layering of the plastic parts are not permitted.
3.27. For welding of the parts and assemblies of the fans the weld joints are made in accordance with requirements of
the normative technical documentation for the fans as well as state standards.
3.28. When assembling the undercarriage of the runners their fastening should exclude rotating in reference to the
shaft and movement in axial direction.

3.29. Axial and radial clearances between the runner and inlet fitting for radial fans, between the runner and housing
for axial fans, should be not less than 0,01 of the runners diameter in all points of periphery of circle (appendix 2).
3.30. All threaded joints of the fans parts and assemblies should be protected against self-unfastening in the course of
operation.
3.31. Runners or outside surfaces of collectors or flanges of the fans, couplings and guard devices are painted in
signal colors in accordance with requirements of state standards.
3.32. The direction of rotation of the fans runner is indicated by arrow on the suction side of the fan housing.
If it is necessary to transport the fun non-assembled the arrows are applied on the fan housing and on the runner.
The method of the arrows application should guarantee their preservation.
3.33. Fans produced for operation in explosion hazard zones of Classes B-1, -1a, -1b, should be supplied complete
with vibration isolators of explosion-proof versions.
3.34. Supply of the fans complete with guiding devices is executed in accordance with technical documentation.
3.35. The fans are supplied complete with explosion-proof electric motors having required level of explosion protection
in accordance with requirements of electric installation code.
In case the fans are placed inside the premises with chemically active, damp or dusty atmosphere the motors should
be protected against the impact of this atmosphere.
3.36. When placing the order for engineering design and manufacturing of the fans the client executes the application
with the list of technical requirements.
Recommended list of technical requirements is given in appendix 3.
3.37. Fans are equipped with devices for slinging in accordance with requirements of technical documentation. These
devices as well as slinging schemes are given in technical documentation supplied with the fan including the case of
separate transportation of the runner. Completeness of set and contents of technical documentation should correspond to
the specified requirements.
3.38. On the fan housing the corrosion-proof plate is mounted which includes the identification:
trademark or the name of organization-manufacturer; type and identification number of the fan; production serial
number; weight;
power of electric motor, voltage and rotation frequency;
year of manufacture;
number of technical specifications or drawing.
3.39. Manufactured and tested fans (or their components) and their technical documentation are subject to
preservation and (or) packaging which ensures the product and documentation integrity during transportation and storage
in respective climatic regions.

IV. Constructional materials, coatings and constituent parts and devices

4.1. All materials and coatings for manufacturing of explosion-proof fans are selected with taking into account
properties of the moved explosive vapor- gas- dust- air mixture (content, aggressivity, temperature, humidity).
Recommended materials and coatings for fans moving explosive mixtures, which contain aggressive components, are
given in appendix 4.
4.2. Runners, housings and inlet headers of the fans are made of materials which do not produce sparks if there is a
friction and mutual collusion.
Recommended pairs of materials are given in the order of increasing the hazard level of mechanical sparks
occurrence:

stainless steel/yellow metal, bronze, electroconductive plastic;

carbon steel/yellow metal, bronze, electroconductive plastic;
stainless steel/stainless steel
aluminum alloy/aluminum alloy.
4.3. It is not permitted to use carbon steels and iron in combination with aluminum alloy in the assemblies of flowthrough part of the fans.
4.4. It is not permitted to use copper and copper alloys with copper content in excess of 70% as well as aluminum
alloys with magnesium content in excess of 2.6% for making the parts and the assemblies of flow-through part of the
fans.
4.5. The parts and the assemblies of flow-through part of the fans that move explosive mixtures of category II are
made of materials with electrostatic spark safety corresponding to Class E1.
Volume resistivity of such materials should not exceed 10 Ohm m.
For movement of explosive mixtures of categories I, IIA, IIB the materials used belong to the electrostatic spark safety
category of not lower than Class E2 with volume resistivity in the range from 10 to 10 Ohm m.
4.6. For flow-through part of the fans made of dissimilar metals and aluminum alloys which move explosive mixtures of
category II with additives of aggressive substances, the polymer electroconductive coating resistant to the atmosphere
is used. The thickness of the coating should be not less than 0,25 mm.
4.7. For movement of explosive mixture with abrasive dust the fan housing and the runner are made of wear-resistant
materials or with the improving strength coatings.
4.8. The varnish-and-paint coating resistant to the moved medium is applied to parts and assemblies of flow-through
part of the fans made of carbon steel.
Use of the paints containing light-weight metal is not permitted.
Protection against corrosion of the external surfaces of the fans with exception of the plate, arrows, earthing symbol,
plastic and rubber parts and motor is made with varnish-and-paint coatings in accordance with requirements of the
normative technical documentation and state standards.
4.9. The coatings are not applied to mounting surfaces, plates as well as purchased (constituent parts) devices which
have painted surfaces and located outside the flow-through part of the fans.

V. Testing and control of explosion-proof fans

5.1. All kinds of the fans testing (aerodynamic, acoustic, vibration, strength, electric) are conducted in the test centers
(laboratories) accredited in accordance with established procedure.
5.2. The fans testing is conducted according to approved programs-techniques of the testing using testing equipment
accredited or attested in accordance with requirements of state standards.
5.3. Acceptance testing of the fans are conducted using pilot samples (pilot batch) in accordance with requirements of
the technical design assignment and (or) current normative technical documentation for this kind of fans.
5.4. For acceptance testing of the fans the following items are prepared:
pilot samples;
technical design assignment or contract, log sheet etc;
design documentation;
operational documentation (certificate, operation manual, technical description, maintenance and repair instruction);

tentative technical specifications;

program and testing methods.
5.5. The fans are given for acceptance testing with explosion-proof vibration isolators of required stiffness and the
certificate for them.
5.6. Results of the acceptance testing are documented by the log sheet of a standard pattern based on which the act
of acceptance of the pilot samples is prepared; it stipulates whether there is a possibility to begin mass production of the
fans or in what direction the subsequent works should go and what are the conditions of repeated testing.
5.7. In the process of mass production the fans are subject to approval testing and periodic testing in accordance with
current normative technical documentation.
5.8. Approval testing of the fans are conducted in accordance with requirements of state standards. Inspection plans
for particular standard sizes are specified in technical specifications for the fans.
The fans of one standard size and version according to diameter of the runner equipped with motors of the same
standard size are considered as a batch.
5.9. In accordance with requirements of state standards and normative documents for the fans the following items are
prepared for periodic testing of industrial samples of the fans:
samples of the fans (not less than two);
technical specifications;
operational documentation;
program and testing methods.
5.10. Periodic testing of the fans is conducted using regular intervals stipulated in current normative technical
documentation for this device.
5.11. The fans that were not produced for more than one year are subject to testing with the scope being equal to that
of periodic testing prior to commencing the mass production.
5.12. Results of the periodic testing are documented by the log sheet in accordance with established procedure.
5.13. The scope, procedure and frequency of technical inspection are set in accordance with requirements of
normative technical documents for the fans.
5.14. In the process of the fans operation after reconstruction or major repair of the ventilation systems it is necessary
to conduct testing of the fans checking their correspondence to the requirements of state standards and normative
technical documents for the fans.

VI. Installation of explosion-proof fans

6.1. Installation and setting up the fans are to be conducted in accordance with requirements of state standards,
construction norms and instructions, technical specifications, certificates and these Instructions.
6.2. Installation of the fans at newly created explosion hazardous factories is executed as a rule by specialized
installation companies or organizations, which operate the objects.
Installation of the fans at the running factories after repair or their replacement is executed by special team assigned
by the order for organization, which operate the objects.
6.3. Handling operations are executed in accordance with the requirements of normative technical documents.
6.4. Installation of the fans at the objects, which are exposed to the vibrations with vibration velocity in excess of 2
mm/s, is not permitted.
6.5. The fans should be located in such a way that it ensures their safe and convenient installation, operation and

repair.
6.6. The fans operating controls are equipped with the means preventing self-starting of the motors when the electric
power supply is restored after electric power cut-off.
6.7. Installation of the fans supplied by the manufacturer as non-assembled items is done only after their assembling
and checking their operational capability in operational mode.
Assembling and fixation of the fans to the foundation should guarantee required strength excluding their deformation
and displacement.
6.8. Prior to installation the following should be done:
inspection of the explosion-proof fan, motor and verification of the installation places and foundation against the
engineering design documentation;
checking the insulation resistance of the motor and tightness of the bolted connections (fixation of the motor and fan
housing to the framework or foundation, runner on the drives shaft, bearing housings etc).
checking the axial and radial clearances between the runner and collector (for radial fans) and between the runner and
manacle ring of the housing (for axial fans);
checking the quality of the rubber elastic elements of vibration isolators.
6.9. If found out that explosion-proof fans are damaged or supply is non-complete their commissioning is not permitted.
6.10. Unpacking and removing from storage of the fans which are to be installed in the conditions of running explosion
hazardous factories is done at specially allocated places outside the explosive zone.
6.11. Before input of the gas- vapor- air mixture to the fan built-in production process scheme, the alarm sensor of prior
to explosive concentrations is installed that sends the signal to control room and if necessary to the system of automatic
protection against emergencies (PAZ, - ).
6.12. Fresh air fans should be installed at locations which exclude entering the explosive vapors, gases, dust into
ventilation in all operating modes of the factory.
6.13. The interlocks are installed on the fans of local exhaust, which exclude starting and running respective
processing equipment if the fans are off.
6.14. Vibration isolators should be installed in such a way that the load for each vibration isolator is evenly distributed.
6.15. When installing explosion-proof fans in the conditions of running explosion hazardous factories it is necessary to
use the tools, accessories and fixtures, which exclude the possibility of spark formation.
6.16. Air ducts on the pressure side and on the suction side are connected to the fan via soft insert. The connection
must ensure tightness. Fans and air ducts should form closed electric circuit.
6.17. Connection of air ducts to the fan is done only after checking the easiness of the runner rotation, absence of
unbalance by making marks on the runner and inlet fitting with the chalk (when runner is rotated two or three times it
should not stop at the same place).
6.18. In order to prevent foreign objects from entering the fan at the suction part of air duct if necessary the pocket
(input of the moved medium from below) is provided or the barrier grills (meshes) are installed with the mesh size of not
more than 12x12 mm.
6.19. When fans are installed outside the premises it is necessary to arrange special covers for them. At that the
convenience of installation and maintenance during operation is to be ensured.
6.20. All rotating parts of the fans should have guards excluding possibility of injuries for personnel.
6.21. Earthing of the explosion-proof fans is executed in accordance with requirements of the electric installation code.
6.22. After installation the trial start and running testing of the fans should be conducted at the open air.
6.23. Prior to starting the fans it is necessary to check:

greasing presence in the motors bearings and assemblies of the runners shafts;
absence of the ice on the runner and icing on the flexible insert of the fans in winter season;
reliability of the earthing of fan housings, motors and if necessary draw off the static electricity from the drives shaft.
6.24. In the process of trial starts and running testing the quality of installation of the fans, motors and other parts and
components, temperature of the bearings heating, vibration and other parameters according to normative technical
documents should be checked.
6.25. Explosion-proof fans must be immediately switched off if there is excessive vibration, appearance of impacts,
unwanted noise, fire or smoke, increasing of the temperature of motor housing, bearing housings and other parts of the
fans in excess of permissible level.
6.26. The fans are commissioned after completion of preoperational testing with execution of the act of acceptance
and necessary operational documentation in accordance with requirements of normative technical documents.
6.27. It is not permitted to install fans as well as electric motors for them, which are not meeting the requirements of
explosion protection for the class of explosive zone in accordance with classification of explosive zones and explosive
mixtures, and also these Instructions.

VII. Operation and maintenance of explosion-proof fans

7.1. The operation of the fans is realized in accordance with requirements of these Instructions, state standards,
technical specifications, certificates for the fans, General instructions on explosion safety for air fire and explosion
dangerous chemical, petrochemical and oil refining factories, maintenance and repair instruction for explosion-proof fans,
manufacturers instructions on the operation of the fans and electric installation code.
7.2. Concentration of explosive mixtures moved by the fans should not exceed 50% of the lower concentration
explosive limit. The control should be done using continuous action instruments giving the sound alarm for the operator
and if necessary to the PAZ system.
In emergency cases it is allowed to operate the fans in presence of mixtures with explosive concentrations till the
complete stoppage of processing equipment and taking the explosive mixtures out of the premises.
7.3. Prior to the fans operation the persons responsible for their safe operation who passed the training, checking of
their knowledge and were attested in accordance with established procedure are assigned.
7.4. The fans maintenance is done in accordance with maintenance and repair instruction, developed as per
requirements of normative technical documents for the fans.
7.5. Working order and functioning of the fans are checked by operating staff at least once during the shift with
recording of the check results in the shifts log. The operation of the fans with violation of the explosion protection
conditions is not permitted.
7.6. The moved by the fan medium that contains explosive dust in excess of permitted limits is cleaned prior to
entering the fan. Cleaning of flow-through part of the fan from the dust is to be periodically made in accordance with
developed schedule approved by the technical manager of the organization.
Frequency of the cleaning is determined based on the experience of the operation of the fans depending on physical
properties of deposited substances and characteristics of the moved dust and air mixture.
7.7. In the process of operation of the fans moving explosive aggressive medium it is necessary to periodically check
the corrosion penetration in flow-through part of the fans. Frequency and methods of checking the corrosion penetration
are determined by operation organizations depending on degree of the medium aggressivity.
7.8. If the moved medium contains condensate it is necessary to timely vent it into closed drainage system.
7.9. During the functioning of the fans the control of the greasing presence and temperature of the bearings and
labyrinth seal.
Maximum heating temperature should not exceed maximum permissible temperature specified in technical
specifications and be lower than the temperature permissible for this group of explosive mixtures.

Frequency and methods of control are specified in operation manual for the fans.
7.10. If there are prolonged pauses in operation of the fans the measures for corrosion prevention in the bearings are
taken.
7.11. Backup fans should be put into short-time operation in every 3-4 weeks.
7.12. In the process of operation it is necessary to visually monitor the condition of the couplings of the motor shaft and
runner shaft or pulley wheels and belts on the motor and runner shafts. The plain faces of the couplings should not touch
each other. Belts must have uniform pull-up that is checked in the course of technical inspections.
7.13. When fans are operated it is necessary to see after the vibration isolators so that they are not exposed to
corrosion and all fastening parts are tightened up.
7.14. In the process of fans operation the control is executed over closeness of brushes adjoining to the drives shaft
for drawing off static electricity from the runner.
Frequency and methods of control are specified in operation manual for the fans.
7.15. The fan should be immediately stopped in the following cases:
appearance of impacts, noises and vibration in the fan, motor or coupling;
exceeding permissible temperature of the fan and motor components;
cracks in the foundation;
leaks of gases or vapors from the fan or air duct.
7.16. In case of the fan stoppage due to runners unbalance priot to its staring it is necessary to check condition of the
shaft and the bearings.
7.17. For simultaneous switching off all fans functionally linked to the equipment or built-in production process
schemes as well as other fans installed in explosion-hazardous premises the device should be provided located outside
the building and in control room.
7.18. For the fans which are operated at explosion hazardous factories and not meeting the requirements of these
Instructions it is necessary to obtain findings report concerning the possibility of their further operation from specialized
(expert) organization.

VIII. Repair of explosion-proof fans

8.1. Repair of the fans is executed in accordance with maintenance and repair instruction for explosion-proof fans,
certificates for fans as well as requirements of these Instructions.
8.2. Repair works on the fans renovation include current and major repairs in accordance with requirements of
normative technical documents.
8.3. Current repair is executed whether at specialized floor of the enterprise or at the place of installation depending on
the dimensions of the fans.
8.4. Current repair includes execution of adjustment works, replacement or renovation of separate parts and
components.
The repair can be made by personnel that passed special training and have permit for making repair.
8.5. After current repair the trial run of the fan is made without connection of air ducts.
8.6. Scope of current repair works should be recorded in the logbook of technical inspections and repairs and in the
certificate of the fan.
8.7. Major repair is executed whether at specialized floor of the enterprise or at the specialized enterprise engaged in
repairs of equipment.

8.8. In the process of major repair of the fans the design dimensions of the parts and components should not be
altered. Introduction of design changes without approval of the designer of the fans is not permitted.
8.9. The procedure of handing over the fans to major repair and taking them over after the repair is conducted in
accordance with maintenance and repair instruction for explosion-proof fans and manufacturers instructions.
8.10. Scope of major repair works is recorded in the logbook of repairs (current and major) and in the certificate of the
fan.
8.11. After major repair the fun is running-in for two hours and in the course of it the heating of the bearing housings,
vibration and tightness (with closed shutters or with connected air ducts) are checked.
8.12. For repair of the fans it is not permitted to use materials with spark safety, corrosion resistance and mechanical
strength lower than corresponding parameters of materials the fans made of.
8.13. Prior to disconnection of the fan from air ducts for repair if there is explosive mixture inside them it is necessary
to blow off the system with inert gas or air.
It is prohibited to execute repair works on ventilation system before it was cleared from explosive substances, fan was
fully stopped and measures preventing its accidental start were taken.
8.14. When executing inspection, disassembling and assembling of the fans functionally linked to the equipment or
built-in process schemes as well as other fans installed in explosion-hazardous premises it is necessary to use
corresponding tools and accessories.
8.15. When repairing the housing, labyrinth seal and fan shaft seals it is not allowed to install damaged seal gaskets
and have scratches on the shaft under the labyrinth. The labyrinth seal clearance is adjusted again.
8.16. Prior to commissioning the fans built-in production process scheme after repair or prolonged stop the flowthrough part of the fans should be blown off with inert gas.
8.17. Motors after repairs are passing the testing according to program of approval testing with taking into account the
requirements of state standards.
Results of approval testing are recorded in the logbook of testing.
8.18. When executing the repair of the fans at running explosion hazardous factories the welding and other works
involving open fire or spark formation are conducted in accordance with requirements of normative technical documents
on industrial and fire safety.
8.19. If in the course of repair the works, which involve movement of the parts and components with load lifting cranes
are executed the requirements concerning movement of the loads with load lifting mechanisms should be adhered to.
Appendix 1
Reference

1st version

2nd version

b
1st version

2nd version

Fig. 1. Drawings of the fans construction design versions:

- radial; b - axial
Appendix 2
Reference

Fig. 2 Schemes of the fans clearances:

radial of the type V.C14-46 (.14-46); - radial of the type V.C4-70 (.4-70); - axial (t =0,5-1,0 % D)
Appendix 3
Recommended
Organization __________________________________________________
List of technical requirements for explosion-proof fans
1. Purpose and field of application:
1.1. Purpose
1.2. Field of application (technological use)
2. Characteristic of the moved medium:
2.1. Composition, components content in per cents
2.2. Temperature,
2.3. Humidity, %
2.4. Physical and chemical properties (Corrosive, erosive, mechanical and chemical impact on
the main constructional design materials and coatings)

2.5. Dust level (value of dispersed contents of the dust, %, total value of dust level, g/m ;
characteristic of the dust according to physical, mechanical properties, chemical characteristics
including tendency to form explosive spark making deposits in the fan and system)
__________________________________________
2.6. Category and group of explosion hazard of the medium
3. Parameters and characteristics of the newly developed production:
3.1. Parameters of use (proved by construction design, calculations, testing and researches for
analogues fans):
capacity, m /h
full pressure, Pa
rotation frequency, min
maximum full performance factor
generating capacity of the electric motor, kW
voltage, V _________ frequency, Hz ______________ current _____________
3.2. Parameters of reliability:
mean life before first major repair, h
specified lifetime, years
mean
time
between
failures, h
4. Domestic and foreign (if exist) analog fans working in these conditions (type, parameters,
material, shift-working arrangement, service life)
5. Characteristic of the environment:
temperature,
humidity, %
Dust level (contents and value of dust level, characteristic of the dust by components and
aggressivity, dust dispersiveness)
6. Other requirements:
6.1. Requirements to the painting of the fan _____________________________
6.2. Requirements to the structure of spare parts, accessories, materials
6.3. Requirements to preservation and packaging (depending on the conditions of
transportation and storage) ____________________________________
6.4.
Other
operational
requirements
___________________________________________

(design,

technological

etc.)

Requisites:
Client
postal
telegraphic
shipping
Job title and signature of the responsible
representative of the client
(Name, Surname)
Date ___ ____________ 20 __
Stamp of the client
Appendix 4
Recommended
Aggressive
High aggressivity medium
components,
which are part of Concent
Recommended

Middle aggressivity medium

Concent

Recommended

Low aggressivity medium

Concent

Recommended

explosive
mixtures
1
Sulphuric
(vapor)
Chlorhydric
(vapor)
Nitric
(vapor)
Phosphoric
(vapor)
Fluohydric
(vapor)
Acetic
(vapor)

ration

mg/m
2
acid >2,5

materials and
coatings
3
1017133,
0628
1017133,
0628
1017133,
0628
1017133,
0628
0628

ration,
materials and
coatings
mg/m
4
5
0,3-2,5 1017133,
0628
1-5
1017133,
0628
10-20 1017132,
121810
50-100 1017133,
121810
1-5
0628,
1017133
1-5
1017133,
17132

acid

>5

acid

>20

acid

>100

acid

>5

acid

>5

1017133,
23283-3

Chlorine (humid
gas)
Bromine (humid
gas)
Hydrogen
sulphide (humid
gas)
Carbon
disulphide

>10

1017133,
0628
0628,
1017133
0628,
1017133

1017133,
121810
20-50 0628,
1017133
10-100 1017133,
121810

0628,
121810

10-100 121810

>50
>100
>100

5-10

ration,
mg/m
6
<0,3
<0,3
<10
<50
<10
<1
<5
<20
<10
<10

materials and
coatings
7
1017133,
121810
1017133,
121810
121810, 3
+ polymer coating
121810, 3
+ polymer coating
121810, 3
+ polymer coating
17132,
121810
121810, 3
+ polymer coating
1017133,
121810
121810, 3
+ polymer coating
3

Instructions for design, installation and safe operation of explosion-proof fans (PB 03-59003)( 03-590-03)
Decision of Gosgortehnadzor () of Russia as of 10.06.06.2003 No. 84
Gosgortehnadzor () of Russia
Common for all or several areas of supervision, chemical, petrochemical, oil refining and other air fire and explosion
dangerous and hazardous factories
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