Safety Awareness; Safety Information For The Operator/User; Safety Information For Maintenance, Inspection And Installation; Unauthorised Modes Of Operation - KSB STAAL 40 AKDS Operating Manual

2 Safety

2.6 Safety awareness

In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use,
the following safety regulations shall be complied with:
▪ Accident prevention, health regulations and safety regulations
▪ Explosion protection regulations
▪ Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
▪ Applicable standards, directives and laws

2.7 Safety information for the operator/user

Actuator-operated valves are intended for use in areas which cannot be accessed by
unauthorised persons. Operation of these valves in areas which can be accessed by
unauthorised persons is only permitted if appropriate protective devices are fitted at
the site. This must be ensured by the operator.
▪ Fit protective equipment (e.g. contact guards) supplied by the operator for hot,
cold or moving parts, and check that the equipment functions properly.
▪ Do not remove any protective equipment (e.g. contact guards) during operation.
▪ Provide the personnel with protective equipment and make sure it is used.
▪ Contain leakages (e.g. at the stem seal) of hazardous fluids (e.g. explosive, toxic,
hot) so as to avoid any danger to persons and the environment. Adhere to all
relevant laws.
▪ Eliminate all electrical hazards. (In this respect refer to the applicable national
safety regulations and/or regulations issued by the local energy supply
companies.)

2.8 Safety information for maintenance, inspection and installation

▪ Modifications or alterations of the valve require the manufacturer's prior
consent.
▪ Use only original spare parts or parts/components authorised by the
manufacturer. The use of other parts/components can invalidate any liability of
the manufacturer for resulting damage.
▪ The operator ensures that maintenance, inspection and installation is performed
by authorised, qualified specialist personnel who are thoroughly familiar with
the manual.
▪ Carry out work on the valve during standstill only.
▪ The valve body must have cooled down to ambient temperature.
▪ The pressure in the valve body must have been released and the valve must have
been drained.
▪ When taking the valve out of service always adhere to the procedure described
in the manual.
▪ Decontaminate valves which handle fluids posing a health hazard.
▪ Protect the valve body and body bonnet/cover from any impacts.
▪ As soon as the work has been completed, re-install and re-activate any safety-
relevant devices and protective devices. Before returning the product to service,
observe all instructions on commissioning. (ð Section 6.1, Page 57)

2.9 Unauthorised modes of operation

Never operate the valve outside the limits stated in the data sheet and in this
operating manual.
The warranty relating to the operating reliability and safety of the valve supplied is
only valid if the valve is used in accordance with its intended use.
(ð Section 2.3, Page 8)
Shut-off valves are not suitable for regulating volume flow.
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