BS EN 50348:2010

0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
5 Requirements for the equipment
6 Testing
7 Information for use
Annex A (informative) - Ignitability of water-based paints
Annex ZY (informative) - Significant changes between this
         European Standard and EN 50348:2001
Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential Requirements
         of EC Directive 2006/42/EC
Bibliography

Describes the requirements for stationary electrostatic application equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating materials which do not generate an explosive atmosphere inside the spraying area.

1.1 This European Standard specifies the requirements for stationary electrostatic application equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating materials which do not generate an explosive atmosphere inside the spraying area. A distinction is made between spraying systems corresponding to EN 50050 and spraying systems designed for higher discharge energies and/or currents.

This European Standard also specifies the design-related requirements for a safe operation of the stationary equipment, including its electrical installations.

1.2 This European Standard considers two types of electrostatic spraying systems, see 5.1 for more details.

1.3 Noise has not been dealt with in this standard as it is not considered to be a significant hazard of stationary electrostatic application equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating material. For any other health protection, see EN 12215:2004, 5.5. For fire prevention and protection (e. g. fire hazards due to other sources), see also EN 12215:2004, 5.7.1.

This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, which are relevant for stationary electrostatic application equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating and cleaning materials which do not generate an explosive atmosphere inside the spraying area, provided they are used as intended by the manufacturer.