Guideline A-12
Note:In application of the definition of “volume” given in article 2 paragraph 10, the volume of the mechanical parts is to be excluded from the volume to be taken into account but not the volume of the oil contained.
Guideline A-19
For fluid power components and systems using liquids or gases of group 2 according to Article 13 paragraph 1 (b), the following applies : 1. Excluded from PED 1.1. due to exclusion of Article 1 paragraph 2 (f) (e.g. machinery directive) 1.2. due to exclusion of Article 1 paragraph 2 (j) (refer to guideline A-11) […]
Guideline A-39
Yes. Reason:While the categories are defined in Article 13 for items of pressure equipment, the same categories are applied to and used in the context of Assemblies in Article 14. The Directive clearly defines a category for each assembly in Article 14 paragraph 2.6 (b) and requires that the applicable conformity assessment modules are used […]
Guideline A-48
Yes, when the maximum allowable pressure PS they can be exposed to is above 0,5 bar, flame arresters and flash back arresters are covered by the PED and, in general, should be considered as pressure accessories. Such flame arresters are generally also covered by ATEX directive. In that case, they are excluded from PED if […]
Guideline A-52
All electrical pressure cookers with a maximum allowable pressure above 0,5 bar are also in the scope of the PED, irrespective of their product pressure-volume. Reason:The pressure hazard of pressure cookers could be high if the design is not adequate. It is the reason why their design must be subject to a conformity assessment of […]
Guideline A-55
Turbine piping defined as “connecting lines between different casings of the turbine train and connecting line between two positions at a single turbine casing and internal piping” is evaluated as follows: Note 1:The manufacturer has the ultimate responsibility to perform a hazard analysis and to determine the Directives applicable to the equipment. Note 2:Inlet and […]