Safety Instructions And Measures - Samson 3756 Mounting And Operating Instructions

Safety instructions and measures

1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
The Type 3756 Booster Valve is used to control single- and double-acting pneumatic actua-
tors and to boost pneumatic binary signals. The device is designed to operate under exactly
defined conditions (e.g. temperature). Therefore, operators must ensure that the booster valve
is only used in applications where the operating conditions correspond to the technical data.
In case operators intend to use the booster valve in other applications or conditions than
specified, contact SAMSON.
SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the de-
vice for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other external
factors.
Î Refer to the technical data for limits and fields of application as well as possible uses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The Type 3756 Booster Valve is not suitable for the following applications:
− Use outside the limits defined during sizing and by the technical data
Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
− Use of non-original spare parts
− Performing maintenance activities not described in these instructions
Qualifications of operating personnel
The booster valve must be mounted, started up and serviced by fully trained and qualified
personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices must be observed. According to
these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnel refers to individuals who are
able to judge the work they are assigned to and recognize possible hazards due to their spe-
cialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the applica-
ble standards.
Personal protective equipment
No personal protective equipment is required for the direct handling of the booster valve.
Work on the control valve may be necessary when mounting or removing the device.
Î Observe the requirements for personal protective equipment specified in the valve docu-
mentation.
Î Check with the plant operator for details on further protective equipment.
EB 3756 EN 1-1