Emerson Bettis RPX Series Safety Manual
Rack and pinion pneumatic actuators
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- Page 1 Safety Guide DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 October 2020 Bettis RPX-Series Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Actuators...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Guide Table of Contents DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 October 2020 Table of Contents Section 1: Safety Instructions ANSI 534.6 Safety Messages ....... 1 Section 2: General Information General Application ..........2 Inspection and Maintenance Schedules ....2 Parts Ordering ............ 3 Section 3: Bettis RPX Actuators Installation ............ - Page 4 Notes Safety Guide October 2020 DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 This page is intentionally left blank...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
If you have any questions concerning installation, or use of this product, contact your Emerson sales office before proceeding. ANSI 534.6 Safety Messages WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: General Information
If you are not sure what these conditions or variables are, contact your Emerson sales office for assistance. Provide the product type, size, serial number and all other pertinent information that you have available. -
Page 7: Parts Ordering
WARNING Use only genuine replacement parts. Components that are not supplied by Emerson should not, under any circumstances, be used in any BETTIS RPX product. Use of components not supplied by Emerson may void your warranty, might adversely affect the performance of the product, and could cause personal injury and property damage. - Page 8 Bettis RPX Actuators These safety instructions are limited to BETTIS RPX actuators which are operating using compressed air. If the application requires use of a flammable or hazardous gas, you must contact your Emerson sales office for assistance. Bettis RPX Actuators...
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Page 9: Bettis Rpx Actuators
Use pressure-limiting or pressure- relieving devices to prevent the actuator pressure from exceeding specified limits. If you cannot determine the limits for this product, contact your Emerson sales office before proceeding. • To avoid personal injury, always wear protective gloves, clothing and eye wear when performing any installation •... -
Page 10: Operation
Section 3: Bettis RPX Actuators Safety Guide October 2020 DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 WARNING Stay away from moving parts to prevent serious injury. When test cycling the actuator and valve assembly by applying pressure to the A or B port, be aware that there are moving parts like pinion top, actuator to valve coupling and the valve stem, ball, plug, etc. - Page 11 -20 °C to + 80 °C (-4 °F to +176 °F) as is indicated on the product label. Other medias and temperatures may be used but consult your local Emerson sales office for confirmation as to suitability. Bettis RPX Actuators...
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Page 12: Maintenance
Section 3: Bettis RPX Actuators Safety Guide October 2020 DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 Maintenance Before mounting or (dis) assembling the actuator consult the relevant sections of the installation, operation and maintenance manual for more detailed maintenance information. WARNING Avoid personnel injury or property damage from sudden release of process pressure or uncontrolled movement of parts. - Page 13 Safety Guide Section 3: Bettis RPX Actuators DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 October 2020 CAUTION Do not turn out the travel stops completely when the actuator is pressurized. When adjusting the travel stops and the actuator is still pressurized, the travel stops can “shoot” away when completely turned out.
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Page 14: Actuator Accessories
Section 4: Actuator Accessories Safety Guide October 2020 DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 Section 4: Actuator Accessories The actuator may be equipped with components for control and/or feedback. Check the instructions of these components for installation, operation and maintenance instructions. Actuator Accessories... -
Page 15: Instructions For Use In (Potential) Explosive Areas
Safety Guide Section 5: Instructions for Use in (Potential) Explosive Areas DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 October 2020 Section 5: Instructions for Use in (Potential) Explosive Areas Intended Use The BETTIS RPX pneumatic actuators are intended for use in areas in which explosive atmospheres caused by mixtures of air and gases, vapors, mists or by air/dusts are likely to occur. - Page 16 Section 5: Instructions for Use in (Potential) Explosive Areas Safety Guide October 2020 DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 Table 1. Ex Gas group Actuator size Apply the Small indicator Ok to use Ok to use electrostatic (actuator sizes up without without hazard warning to size RPX052) warning sticker warning sticker...
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Page 17: Maximum Temperatures
Safety Guide Section 5: Instructions for Use in (Potential) Explosive Areas DOC.SG.BRX.1 Rev. 1 October 2020 Maximum Temperatures WARNING The actuator's surface temperature is dependent upon process operating conditions. Personal injury or property damage, caused by fire or explosion, can result if the actuator's surface temperature exceeds the acceptable temperature for the hazardous area classification. - Page 18 P. R. China Székesfehérvár 8000 T +86 22 8212 3300 Hungary The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric T +36 22 53 09 50 Co. Bettis is a mark of one of the Emerson family of companies.