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1.1 This European Standard specifies the requirements for hand-held or hand-operated electrostatic spraying equipment for ignitable liquid coating materials to be used in explosive atmospheres generated by their own spray cloud. This European Standard deals with all hazards significant for the electrostatic spraying of liquid coating materials, which could also contain small quantities of added metal particles, if the work is carried out under conditions recommended by the manufacturer. In particular, this includes ignition hazards resulting from the generated explosive atmosphere. This European Standard specifies the design-related and test requirements for electrostatic spraying equipment of type A-L according to Table 1 of EN 50176:2009. 1.2 With regard to explosion protection and prevention measures, this European Standard also applies for ionisators with high voltage corona charging. Ionisators used together with or under similar conditions as electrostatic spraying equipment for ignitable liquid coating materials are considered to be equipment of group II, category 2G for use in potentially explosive areas of zone 1 or 2. All other parts of ionisators are considered to be equipment of category 3G if they are installed or used in potentially explosive areas of zone 2, see Annex D. 1.3 Electrostatic applicators are considered to be equipment of group II, category 2G for use in potentially explosive areas of zone 1 or 2, which have been generated by the equipment itself. All other parts of handheld electrostatic spraying equipment are considered to be equipment of category 3G if they are installed or used in potentially explosive areas of zone 2. 1.4 In addition to the requirements above, the requirements of EN 1953 applies with regard to all other significant hazards relevant for applicators (e.g. ejection of fluids, mechanical strength, electrical (apart from the electrostatical), noise, explosion, contract with or inhalation of dangerous substances, ergonomics). 1.5 Additional requirements may be applicable to equipment designed for use in food and pharmaceutical industry. 1.6 This European Standard does not apply to . zone classification of the areas in and around spray booths [see EN 12215], . zone classification of other areas with potentially explosive atmosphere [see EN 60079-10-2], . selection, erection and application of other electrical and non electrical equipment in areas with explosion hazard [see EN 60079-14 and EN 12215], . cleaning of spraying areas, see instruction manual of the spraying equipment, . fire prevention and protection [for instance fire hazards due to other sources; see EN 12215], . explosion protection systems [see EN 12215], . requirements for machinery for the supply and recirculation of coating material under pressure [see 159 EN 12621].