EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Explosive atmospheres equipment
Solvent recycler (thinner) Hamach “Hamach URS600 is a rebrand of Uni-ram URS600” — risk: burns, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1690/17
Summary
null The safety instructions of where to place and install the product are not very clear. Therefore users might not respect the distance from the electric power source or other ignition sources. Moreover, the equipment may leak hot solvent and vapour. If near an ignition source the risk of explosion is therefore high which could lead to fire and burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the ATEX…
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Product
Solvent recycler (thinner) — Hamach
- Brand
- Hamach
- Name / model
- Hamach URS600 is a rebrand of Uni-ram URS600 · URS600 and URS600SS
- Batch number(s)
- Serial number 14117
- Category
- Explosive atmospheres equipment
- Solvent recycler (thinner), Box ~ 50x50x100cm, Product size cabinet 45x45x105cm of stainless steal with toplid and front door. Hamach URS 600 has a copper condensor/cooler. Hamach URS 600 SS has a stainless steal condensor/cooler.
What is the risk?
- null The safety instructions of where to place and install the product are not very clear. Therefore users might not respect the distance from the electric power source or other ignition sources. Moreover, the equipment may leak hot solvent and vapour. If near an ignition source the risk of explosion is therefore high which could lead to fire and burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the ATEX and Machinery Directives.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2017
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