Typical Problems Encounted During Ex o Inspection
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Throughout any inspection campaign non-compliant issues are going to be
found. Here are some common issues we have found whilst conducting inspections on oil immersed equipment.
- Documentation missing or incorrect
- No certificate of conformity
- Not IECEx or ANZEx certified with no Conformity Assessment Document.
- Labels missing or not illegible
- Cable damage
- Cracks or damage to the enclosure
- Leakage of oil or insufficient oil level in the equipment
- Missing or damaged bolts, gaskets or sealants
- Incorrect use of the equipment
What others can you think of?
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