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Hot plant components as a potential ignition
source!
Leakages!
Damage due to pressure surges!
Danger of burning from very hot or very cold
plant components!
Harmful substances on the valve due to use in
contaminated areas!
Danger from residual liquids leaking out!
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The safety information in this document refers only to an indi-
vidual product. Potentially dangerous conditions can arise in
combination with other plant components, which need to be
considered on the basis of a risk analysis. The operator is re-
sponsible for the production of the risk analysis and for com-
pliance with the resulting precautionary measures and re-
gional safety regulations.
The document contains fundamental safety information that
must be observed during commissioning, operation and main-
tenance. Non-compliance with these instructions may cause:
- Personal hazard due to electrical, mechanical and chemical
effects.
- Hazard to nearby equipment.
- Failure of important functions.
- Hazard to the environment due to the leakage of dangerous
materials.
The safety information does not take into account:
- Unexpected incidents and events, which may occur during
installation, operation and maintenance.
- Local safety regulations, compliance with which the oper-
ator is responsible for (including compliance by any addi-
tional installation personnel).
Prior to commissioning:
1. Transport and store the product correctly.
2. Do not paint the bolts and plastic parts of the product.
3. Ensure that the piping system is installed properly.
4. Have installation and commissioning carried out by
trained personnel.
5. Provide adequate training for installation and operating
personnel.
6. Ensure that the contents of the document have been fully
understood by the responsible personnel.
7. Define the areas of responsibility.
8. Observe the safety data sheets.
9. Observe the safety regulations for the media used.
10. Plant operator: For applications with a danger of explo-
sion, hot surfaces or plant and valve components may
present a potential ignition source.
During operation:
11. Keep this document available at the place of use.
12. Observe the safety information.
13. Operate the product in accordance with this document.
14. Operate the product in accordance with the specifications.
15. Prevent pressure surges.
16. Check the correct function of the piping system regularly.
17. Maintain the product correctly.
18. Do not carry out any maintenance work and repairs not de-
scribed in this document without consulting the manufac-
turer first.
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