handtmann 12504 Operating Manual

Operating manual
Vacuum valve (weight loaded)
12504/ 12818, 12819
1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................ 2
3 Delivery, Completeness, Storage ...................................................................................................................... 3
4 Installation, Operation, Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 3
5 Additional Equipment ..................................................................................................................................... 11
1 General
1.1 Manufacturer
1.2 Proper application
1.3 Misuse
1.4 Duties of operator
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Albert Handtmann Armaturenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Arthur-Handtmann-Str. 11; D-88400 Biberach
Tel.: +49(0) 73 51/3 42-0; Fax: +49(0) 73 51/ 3 42-44 80
E-Mail: sales.fittings@handtmann.de
Vacuum valves are used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
They are suitable for the protection of tanks and other closed systems against negative
pressure.
During installation, operation and maintenance please pay attention to the generally
accepted safety regulations as well as to the operating instructions.
Misuse is:
• Application in different operating conditions as intended for the specific type.
• Installation, operation and maintenance by unqualified staff.
• Any unauthorized modification of the valve or a valve component.
• On-observance of the operating instructions.
Any misuse will automatically lead to a loss of right to claim under guarantee as well as
any liability.
The operator has to make sure that:
• The valve/component is operated properly and only in functional condition.
• The legal requirements are kept during operation and maintenance.
• Only sufficiently qualified and authorized staff maintain the valve/component.
• The staff responsible for operation and maintenance know and obey the
operating instructions and in particular the safety advice.
• The safety and warning signs remain on the valve/component and are
always legible.
Albert Handtmann Armaturenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
BA_012504.15_EN
2019-02-08