Operating manual VISATRON® Oil Mist Detector VN2020 / VN2020 EX
Part number 183001 Version 3.0
Warning – risk of oil mist explosion during maintenance work
Safe operation is conditional on no explosive atmosphere escaping into the
engine room. An explosive atmosphere that escapes can cause a risk of
explosion.
Only carry out maintenance and repair work when the engine is stopped.
The power and compressed air supply must be switched off before starting
maintenance and repair work.
Do not mix up any components from the standard version (VISATRON
®
VN2020) with the Ex version (VN2020
EX
Ex).
The oil mist detector must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner, high pressure
cleaner or similar device.
Also familiarise yourself with the basic safety instructions for working with the
oil mist detector.
Section 2.4 Basic safety instructions
If the oil mist detector is operated in explosion-proof areas, the relevant safety
instructions must be observed.
Section 2.4.1 Safety instructions for potentially
explosive atmospheres
Safe and correct maintenance of the device
Read this operating manual and other documents that accompany the product
carefully first and keep them in a suitable place for future reference.
Personal protective equipment
Operating the device or working on the device without protective equipment may result
in serious injury. For the workplace PPE, the following protective equipment must be
used:
DIN EN 388:2016 Protective gloves against mechanical risks, 2341X,
and DIN EN 407:2004 Protective gloves against thermal risks, X1XXXX
Safety glasses in accordance with DIN EN 166 or DIN EN 170
Safety helmet in accordance with DIN EN 397 and DIN EN 50365
ESD safety shoes according to ESD standard DIN EN 61340-5-1
9.1 Maintenance by the operator
Maintenance is intended maintain the device in a condition ready for operation and to
prevent premature wear. Maintenance is divided into:
• Cleaning and care
• Maintenance/inspection
• Repair