Petrol filling stations - Safety requirements for the construction of submersible pump assemblies

This document applies to submersible pump assemblies for use with dispensers installed at petrol filling stations and used to dispense liquid fuels into tanks of motor vehicles, boats and portable containers, and intended for use and storage at ambient temperatures between -20 °C and +40 °C. Additional measures can be required for use and storage at temperatures outside this range and is to negotiate between the manufacturer and its client.
The document applies to equipment with a maximum working pressure not exceeding 350 kPa (3,5 bar).
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to submersible pump assemblies, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see clause 4).
This document specifies construction, performance, commissioning, use and maintenance requirements for safety aspects.
This document does not deal with noise and with hazards related to transportation and installation.
This document does not cover  requirements for mobile running equipment.
It has been assumed that the operation and maintenance of this equipment will be by designated and instructed personnel.
This document does not include any requirements for metering performance such as may be specified under the Measuring Instruments Directive nor those specified under the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
This document is not applicable to submersible pump assemblies which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.
NOTE   Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is not a liquid in the sense of this document.

Tankstellen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an die Bauweise von Tauchpumpen-Baugruppen

Dieses Dokument gilt für Tauchpumpen-Baugruppen, die an Tankstellen mit druckversorgten Zapfsäulen für
die Abgabe von flüssigen Kraftstoffen in Tanks von Automobilen, Booten und in tragbare Behälter eingebaut
werden und die für den Gebrauch und die Lagerung bei Umgebungstemperaturen zwischen ?20 °C und
+40 °C vorgesehen sind. Zusätzliche Maßnahmen können für den Gebrauch und die Lagerung bei
Temperaturen außerhalb dieses Bereichs verlangt werden und sind zwischen dem Hersteller und seinem
Kunden auszuhandeln.
Dieses Dokument gilt für Einrichtungen, deren maximaler Betriebsdruck 350 kPa (3,5 bar) nicht überschreitet.
Dieses Dokument behandelt alle signifikanten Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen und Ereignisse, die
Tauchpumpen-Baugruppen betreffen, wenn sie wie vorgesehen und nach den absehbaren Bedingungen des
Herstellers eingesetzt werden (siehe Abschnitt 4).
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an Bau, Arbeitsweise, Inbetriebnahme, Gebrauch und Wartung unter
Beachtung der Sicherheitsaspekte fest.
Dieses Dokument befasst sich nicht mit Lärm und mit Gefährdungen bei Transport und Installation.
In diesem Dokument werden keine Anforderungen an mobil arbeitende Einrichtungen erfasst.
Es wurde davon ausgegangen, dass mit Betrieb und Wartung dieser Einrichtung bestimmtes und geschultes
Personal beauftragt wird.
Dieses Dokument enthält keine Anforderungen an die Arbeitsweise der Messeinheit, die in der Richtlinie für
Messgeräte festgelegt sein können und auch nicht die Anforderungen, die in den Themenbereich der
Richtlinie für die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit fallen.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Tauchpumpen-Baugruppen, die vor der Publikation dieses Dokuments durch
CEN hergestellt wurden.
ANMERKUNG Flüssiggas (LPG) ist keine Flüssigkeit im Sinne dieses Dokuments.

Stations-service - Prescriptions de sécurité pour la construction des assemblages de pompes immergées

Le présent document s’applique aux assemblages de pompes immergées, utilisés conjointement avec des
distributeurs installés dans les stations-service et utilisés pour distribuer des carburants liquides,
conformément aux EN 228 et EN 590, dans des réservoirs de véhicules à moteur, bateaux et réservoirs
portables. Les assemblages de pompes immergées sont destinés à être utilisés et stockés à des
températures ambiantes comprises entre − 20 °C et + 40 °C.
Des mesures supplémentaires peuvent être requises pour une utilisation et un stockage à des températures
en dehors de cette plage et elles doivent faire l’objet de négociations entre le fabricant et son client.
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions relatives aux équipements de distribution ayant une
pression maximale de service inférieure ne dépassant pas 350 kPa (3,5 bar), une consommation d’énergie ne
dépassant pas 7kW et une tension d’alimentation de 500 V.
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions relatives aux assemblages de pompes immergées
de classes IIA T3 (groupe d'explosion IIA et de classe de température T3) et IIB T4 (groupe d'explosion IIB
and de classe de température T4) utilisant des carburants liquides.
Le présent document traite de tous les phénomènes dangereux, situations dangereuses et événements
dangereux liés aux assemblages de pompes immergées, utilisés selon et dans les conditions de mauvais
usage qui sont raisonnablement prévisibles par le fabricant (voir Article 4).
Le présent document spécifie les prescriptions de conception, d'installation, de mise en service, d’utilisation et
de maintenance.
Le bruit n'est pas considéré comme un phénomène dangereux significatif pour l'équipement couvert par le
domaine d'application de la présente Norme européenne.
La présente Norme européenne ne couvre les prescriptions relatives à l’équipement mobile.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Tankstellen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an die Bauweise von Tauchpumpen-BaugruppenStations-service - Prescriptions de sécurité pour la construction des assemblages de pompes immergéesPetrol filling stations - Safety requirements for the construction of submersible pump assemblies75.200Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment23.080ýUSDONHPumpsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15268:2008SIST EN 15268:2009en,fr,de01-marec-2009SIST EN 15268:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15268September 2008ICS 75.200 English VersionPetrol filling stations - Safety requirements for the constructionof submersible pump assembliesStations-service - Prescriptions de sécurité pour laconstruction des assemblages de pompes immergéesTankstellen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an dieBauweise von Tauchpumpen-BaugruppenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 July 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15268:2008: ESIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.3 Introduction.4 1 Scope.5 2 Normative references.5 3 Terms and definitions.6 4 List of significant hazards.7 5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures.9 6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures.13 7 Information for use.14 Annex A (informative)
Subsystems of submersible pump assemblies.19 Annex B (normative)
Test methods.20 Annex C (normative)
Alternative requirements for explosion prevention and protection of the electrical motor.22 Annex D (informative)
Guidance for the application, installation and maintenance of submersible pump assemblies and the connected pipe work.23 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements EU Directive 94/9/EC.27 Annex ZB (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements EU Directive 98/37/EC.31 Annex ZC (informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the essential requirements of EU directive 2006/42/EC.32 Bibliography.33
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EN 15268:2008 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15268:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 221 “Shop fabricated metallic tanks and equipment for storage tanks and for 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 March 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2009. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA, ZB and ZC, which are integral parts 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, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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EN 15268:2008 (E) 4 Introduction This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100-1. The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indicated in the scope of this European Standard. When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of the type C standard.
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EN 15268:2008 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard applies to submersible pump assemblies intended for use with dispensers installed at petrol filling stations and used to dispense liquid fuels in accordance with EN 228 and EN 590 into tanks of motor vehicles, light aircrafts, boats and portable containers. The submersible pump assemblies are intended for use and storage at ambient temperatures between –20 °C and +40 °C. Additional measures can be required for use and storage at temperatures outside this range and are subject to negotiation between the manufacturer and purchaser. This European Standard specifies requirements for equipment with a maximum working pressure not exceeding 350 kPa (3,5 bar), power consumption not exceeding 7 KW and a maximum power supply voltage of 500 V. This European Standard specifies requirements for submersible pump assemblies of classes IIA T3 (explosion group IIA and temperature class T3) and IIB T4 (explosion group IIB and temperature class T4) using liquid fuels. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to submersible pump assemblies, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard specifies safety requirements for design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance. Noise is not considered a significant hazard for the equipment in the scope of this European Standard. This European Standard does not cover requirements for mobile equipment. NOTE 1 For other fuels than those in accordance with EN 228 and EN 590 a manufacturer should consider the need for extra measures (dealing with possible additional or different hazards). NOTE 2 This European Standard does not include any requirements for metering performance such as may be specified for the EU under the Measuring Instruments Directive nor those specified under the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. NOTE 3 Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is not a liquid in the sense of this document. This European Standard is not applicable to submersible pump assemblies that are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN. 2 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 228, Automotive fuels — Unleaded petrol — Requirements and test methods EN 590, Automotive fuels — Diesel — Requirements and test methods EN 13463-1:2001, Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Basic method and requirements EN 13463-6, Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 6: Protection by control of ignition source "b" SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 6 EN 13617-1:2004, Petrol filling stations — Part 1: Safety requirements for construction and performance of metering pumps, dispensers and remote pumping units prEN 50495:2006-08, Safety devices required for the safe functioning of equipment with respect to explosion risks EN 60034-1, Rotating electrical machines — Part 1: Rating and performance (IEC 60034-1:2004) EN 60079-0, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 0: General requirements (IEC 60079-0:2004, modified) EN 60079-7, Explosive atmospheres - Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety "e" (IEC 60079-7:2006) EN 60079-14, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines) (IEC 60079-14:2002) EN 60079-15:2005, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 15: Construction, test and marking of type of protection "n" electrical apparatus (IEC 60079-15:2005) EN 60079-26, Explosive atmospheres - Part 26: Equipment with equipment protection level (EPL) Ga (IEC 60079-26:2006) EN 60204-1:2006, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60204-1:2005, modified) EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003) EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2: Technical principles (ISO 12100-2:2003) ISO 1817, Rubber, vulcanized — Determination of the effect of liquids HD 21.13 S1, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltage up to and including 450/750V — Part 13: Oil resistant PVC sheathed cables with two or more conductors HD 22.4 S4, Cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V and having crosslinked insulation — Part 4: Cords and flexible cables 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100-1:2003 and the following apply. 3.1 submersible pump assembly comprises the manifold assembly, the fixed or adjustable column pipe assembly and the submersible pumping unit 3.2 column pipe assembly means by which the manifold assembly is connected to the submersible pumping unit and which consists of product pipe and electrical conduit SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 7 3.3 adjustable length column pipe assembly means by which the manifold assembly is connected to the submersible pumping unit and which consists of product pipe and electrical conduit with telescopic coupling 3.4 manifold assembly subsystem that provides for external mechanical, hydraulic and electrical connections 3.5 submersible pumping unit subsystem including motor and hydraulic system whose inlet is designed to be submerged beneath the fuel level in a storage tank and supply the pumping pressure 3.6 liquid exposure where the internal spaces of the submersible pumping unit and column pipe assembly of both electrical and non-electrical components have no explosive atmosphere as these spaces are filled with fuel 3.7 liquid cover (immersion depth) height of the liquid level above the inlet of the submersible pump assembly 4 List of significant hazards This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are dealt with in this European Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for this type of machinery and which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk. SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 8 Table 1 — List of significant hazards Hazards according to EN 1050:1996, Annex A Significant hazards, danger zones, hazardous situations or events, associated with the covered machinery Safety requirement No. Type of hazard – Clause no.
1 Mechanical hazards due to: Pump falling into the tank 5.4; 5.5
— machine parts or work pieces, e.g.:
c) mass and stability (potential energy of
elements which may move under
the effect of gravity);
e) inadequacy of mechanical strength.
2 Electrical hazards due to: – – 2.1 contact of persons with live parts (direct contact) Electrical components, e.g. motors, solenoid valves, control systems, lighting 5.1.2; 5.3 2.2 contact of persons with parts which have become live under faulty conditions (indirect contact) Electrical components, e.g. motors, solenoid valves, control systems, lighting 5.1.2; 5.3 2.4 electrostatic phenomena Ignition of vapour 5.2.1; 5.3.2; 5.3.3 3 Thermal hazards, resulting in: – – 3.1 burns and other injuries by possible explosions Ignition of possible explosive atmosphere by electrical or non-electrical parts or electrical charge 5.3.1; 5.3.2; 5.3.4; 5.3.5; 5.6 SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 9 Table 1 (continued) Hazards according to EN 1050:1996, Annex A Significant hazards, danger zones, hazardous situations or events, associated with the covered machinery Safety requirement No. Type of hazard – Clause no.
7 Hazards generated by materials and substances (and their constituent elements) processed or used by the machinery – – 7.1 Hazards from contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids, gases, mists, fumes and dusts Exposure to fuel 5.1.3; 5.2.1; 5.2.2; 5.2.3; 5.7 7.2 Fire or explosion hazard Electrical and non-electrical parts 5.1; 5.3; 5.6; 5.7 10 Unexpected start-up, unexpected overrun/overspeed (or any similar malfunction) from: – – 10.1 Failure/disorder of the control system Unexpected liquid flow
5.1.2 10.2 Restoration of energy supply after an interruption Unexpected liquid flow 5.1.2 10.3 External influences on electrical equipment Unexpected liquid flow 5.1.2 10.6 Errors made by the operator (due to mismatch of machinery with human characteristics and abilities) Unexpected liquid flow 5.1.2; 7.2; 7.3 11 Impossibility of stopping the machine in the best possible conditions Unexpected liquid flow 5.1.2; 7.2 13 Failure of the power supply Unexpected liquid flow 5.1.2 14 Failure of the control circuit Unexpected liquid flow 5.1.2 15 Errors of fitting Leakage 7.2; 7.3 16 Break-up during operation Leakage 5.2; 5.4; 5.7 5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures 5.1 General 5.1.1 Submersible pump assemblies and components shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this clause. In addition, the machine shall be designed according to the principles of EN ISO 12100-1 and -2 for hazards relevant but not significant, which are not dealt with by this European Standard (e.g. sharp edges). SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 10 NOTE For hazards which are to be reduced by the application of a B-level standard or analogous standards such as EN 13463-1, EN 60730-2-10, EN 60529 and EN 60204-1, the manufacturer should carry out a risk assessment to establish the requirements of the B-standard. This specific risk assessment is part of the general risk assessment of the machine. 5.1.2 Electrical equipment of submersible pump assemblies shall conform to EN 60204-1. The electrical motor shall conform to the requirements of EN 60034-1. The earth bonding of connecting parts shall be mounted in such a way that there is no dangerous electric potential difference. If necessary, connectors for earth bonding shall be foreseen. NOTE Additional information on the application of converter-fed motors can be found in CLC/TS 60034-17. Major concerns include over-temperature high frequency and overvoltage effects as well as bearing currents. The expression "electrically in contact" does not necessarily involve the use of a conductor. Aspects to be considered during installation are listed in Clause 7. 5.1.3 The submersible pump assembly shall be designed and constructed to ensure that there is no leakage during normal operating conditions. 5.2 Components 5.2.1 All parts exposed to the effects of the fuel or fuel vapour shall be constructed of materials compatible with the fuel they are intended to pump. They shall be chemically and dimensionally stable and resistant to attack by vapour and liquid fuel. 5.2.2 Submersible pump assemblies connected to pressurised piping shall have a pressure relief device that limits the maximum pressure to 350 kPa (3,5 bar). 5.2.3 All pressurized parts of submersible pump assemblies shall be designed and constructed for the maximum working pressure for which they are intended. 5.3 Requirements for explosion prevention and protection of equipment and components 5.3.1 In accordance with EN 13463-1:2001, 5.2, the submersible pump assembly and all parts of it shall be subjected to a formal documented hazard analysis that identifies and lists all of the potential sources of ignition by the submersible pump assembly and the measures to be applied to prevent them from becoming effective. 5.3.2 Capacitors used in the submersible pump assembly shall be designed to be discharged to an energy level of 0,2 mJ or below within a maximum of 10 s after disconnection of the submersible pump assembly. 5.3.3 Parts of the equipment exposed to a potentially explosive atmosphere and susceptible to electrostatic charge shall comply with EN 13463-1:2001, 7.4. NOTE Further guidance on this topic is given in CLC/TR 50404. 5.3.4 The external junction box shall meet requirements for equipment category 2. 5.3.5 Plugs and sockets and similar connectors for internal connections in ignition capable circuits shall be deemed to be normally sparking unless they require a separating force of at least 15 N or they are prevented by mechanical means from loosening or separating (EN 60079-15:2005, 20.3). Terminals shall be so designed that after proper connection of the conductors, the creepage distances and the clearances comply with the requirements of EN 60079-7. Connection facilities shall accommodate at least the size of conductor appropriate to the rated current of the apparatus. Connections within electrical apparatus and forming an integral part of that apparatus shall not be subject to undue mechanical stress. Only the following means for the connection of conductors are permitted: SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 11 a) screwed fasteners with means of locking; b) crimping; c) soldering, provided that the conductors are not supported by the soldered connection alone; d) brazing; e) welding; f) connections made by spring pressure; contact pressure on the electrical connections shall be maintained and not be affected by dimensional changes of insulating materials in service, due to factors such as temperature or humidity; g) any means of connection complying with the following requirements: Connectors shall be:
1) fixed to their mountings without possibility of self-loosening; 2) constructed in such a way that the conductors cannot slip out from their location during tightening of the terminal; 3) such that proper contact is assured without damage to the conductors that would impair the ability of the conductors to fulfil their function, even if multi-stranded conductors are used in terminals intended for direct clamping of a conductor. NOTE Special precautions against electrolytic corrosion should be considered. 5.3.6 Components made of light metal alloys shall comply with the requirements of EN 13463-1:2001, 8.2. 5.3.7 Submersible pumping units for use in areas where category 2 equipment is required shall comply with one of the requirements given in Table 2: Table 2 — Requirements for areas where category 2 is required
Options Non-electrical parts Electrical parts Option A EN 13463-1 (cat. 2) EN 60079-0 (cat. 2) Option B EN 13463-1 (cat. 3) + liquid exposure IPL1 (EN 13463-6) EN 60079-15 (cat. 3) + liquid exposure SIL1 (prEN 50495:2006-08) Option C No ignition source in normal operation + liquid exposure IPL1 (EN 13463-6) special requirements (Annex C) + liquid exposure SIL1
(prEN 50495:2006-08)
5.3.8 Parts of submersible pumping units for use in areas where category 1 equipment is required shall comply with one of the requirements in Table 3: SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 12 Table 3 — Requirements for areas where category 1 is required Options Non-electrical parts Electrical parts Option A EN 13463-1 (cat. 1) 60079-26 (cat. 1) Option B EN 13463-1 (cat. 2) + liquid exposure IPL1 (EN 13463-6) EN 60079-0 (cat. 2) + liquid exposure SIL1 (prEN 50495:2006-08) Option C No ignition source in normal operation + liquid exposure IPL1 (EN 13463-6) + liquid cover monitoring device SIL1 (prEN 50495:2006-08) special requirements (Annex C) + liquid exposure SIL1
(prEN 50495:2006-08) + liquid cover monitoring device SIL1
(prEN 50495:2006-08)
The liquid cover according to Table 3, option C, can be reached by use of an external level control device, which shuts off the submersible pumping unit at a certain minimum fuel level in the tank. This minimum fuel level shall be set 100 mm above the highest product inlet. 5.3.9 The manifold assembly shall meet the requirements of EN 60079-0 and EN 13463-1 for category 2 equipment. Field electrical connections of submersible pump assemblies shall conform to electrical requirements of EN 60079-14 for category 2 equipment. Cables used in explosive atmospheres shall comply with either EN 60079-14 and HD 21.13 S1 or EN 60079-14 and HD 22.4 S4 or shall fulfil the requirements of EN 13617-1:2004, 5.3.2.4. 5.4 Mechanical stability 5.4.1 For pumps with adjustable column pipe assemblies means shall be provided to maintain the fixed position of the pumping unit. 5.4.2 When installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions the submersible pump assembly shall not break free of its anchorage. 5.5 Handling The manufacturer of submersible pump assemblies shall provide integral device or devices or shall identify auxiliary supporting devices to achieve safe handling of the machine, or define methods for safe handling in the information for use. 5.6 Additional requirements for components All integral piping and pipe work fittings operating at pump working pressures, and all sealing surfaces shall have melting points greater than 310 °C. 5.7 Leak detection facility The submersible pump assembly shall have the capability for connection of a leak detection system, which will shut-off the submersible pump in the event of a leak in the connected pipe work. For guidance see Annex D.3. SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 13 6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures 6.1 General 6.1.1 The conformity with the requirements of clauses 5 and 7 shall be verified with one or more of the following methods, as relevant:  visual inspection;  measurement and testing;  functional testing;  design verification. Details of the methods of verification and the criteria for acceptance are included in the requirements and/or can be found in Table 4. SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 14 Table 4 — Testing requirements Test Requirement Clause Test method Mechanical type test Adjustable length column pipeassembly strength test There shall be no movement in the adjustable lengthcolumn pipe assembly. 5.4.1 B.2 Hydraulic type tests Material compatibility
There shall be no leakage. 5.2.1 B.3 Hydrostatic burst strength There shall be no rupture or permanent distortion ofthe liquid handling part. External leakage from joints orseals does not constitute a failed test. 5.2.3 B.4 Pressure test There shall beno leakage to the outside or to wiring compartments of the submersible pumping assembly,and there shall be no evidence of casting porosity. 5.2.3 B.5 Liquid exposure temperature risetest (not applicable to Table 2, option A and Table 3, option A) The temperature of the part of the submersible pumpassembly exposed to explosive atmosphere shall notexceed: - 130 °C for category 2 (T4) and 195 °C for category 2(T3), applicable to Table 2, option B and C;
- 103 °C for category 1 (T4) and 155 °C for category 1 (T3), applicable to Table 3, option B and C. 5.3.7
5.3.8 B.12 Routine hydraulic/pressure tests Internal air pressure test Under stable conditions there shall be no decrease ofpressure from the initial applied pressure. 5.1.3 B.6 Electrical housing test There shall be no decrease of pressure. 5.1.3 B.7 Pressure relief device test The device shall function correctly. 5.2.2 B.8 Routine electrical tests Continuity of the protectivebonding circuit The continuity shall be < 0,1 Ω for 10 s. 5.1.2 B.9 Insulation resistance Insulation resistance shall be > 1 MΩ. 5.1.2 B.10 Voltage test Insulation, no failure at Uac
= (1 000 + 2U) V, where Uis the working voltage. 5.1.2 B.11
6.1.2 All routine tests shall be performed on 100 % of production. 7 Information for use 7.1 General Information for use shall be provided in accordance with Clause 6 of EN ISO 12100-2:2003 and with the following. SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 15 7.2 Marking 7.2.1 General marking Submersible pump assemblies shall bear at least the following minimum markings:  business name and full address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, his authorised representative;  designation of the machinery;  mandatory marking; NOTE
For machines and their related products intended to be put on the market in the EEA, CE marking as defined in the applicable European directive(s), e.g. Machinery, Lifts, Explosive Atmospheres ATEX, Pressure Equipment.  year of construction, that is the year in which the manufacturing process is completed;  designation of series or type, if any;  serial or identification number, if any;  rating information (mandatory for electrotechnical products: voltage, frequency, power, etc.). The information printed directly on the submersible pump assembly shall be permanent and remain throughout the expected life of the equipment. The marking plate shall be located so that it is readily visible and can be read with the submersible pumping assembly installed in its normal operational location. 7.2.2 Additional marking for use in explosive atmospheres For use in explosive atmospheres the following additional marking shall apply: 
 number of this European Standard, i.e. EN 15268;  symbol for explosion group IIA or IIB;  temperature class T3 or T4;  ambient temperature range if it is outside the temperature range of –20 °C to +40 °C;  number of the type test certificate;  symbol "X" following the number of the test certificate if applicable;  if applicable, additionally required information according to types of ignition protection. SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 16 EXAMPLE 1 Marking example for a submersible pump assembly of category 2: CE XXXX;
II 2 G EN 15268 IIB T3 NB YY ATEX ZZZZ X with
CE XXXX CE marking and number of notified body responsible for the control of the quality system of the manufacturer during the control period;
explosion protection marking; II 2
equipment group and category of the submersible pump assembly; G type of explosive atmosphere, with G for gas, vapour or mist; EN 15268 number of the product standard; IIB
explosion group; T3 temperature class; NB YY ATEX ZZZZ X number of the EU type test certificate. EXAMPLE 2 Marking example for a submersible pump assembly of categories 1 and 2: CE XXXX,
II 1/2 G EN 15268 IIA T3 NB YY ATEX ZZZZ X with
CE XXXX CE marking and number of notified body responsible for the control of the quality system of the manufacturer during the control period;
explosion protection marking; II 1/2
equipment group and category of the submersible pump assembly, with the components inside the tank fulfilling the requirements for category 1 and the rest of the components fulfilling the requirements for category 2; G type of explosive atmosphere, with G for gas, vapour or mist; EN 15268 number of the product standard; IIA explosion group; T3 temperature class; NB YY ATEX ZZZZ X number of the EU type test certificate. SIST EN 15268:2009



EN 15268:2008 (E) 17 7.3 Acco
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