Safety Information; Product Description - GEM 566 Operating Instructions Manual

2 Safety information

The safety information in this document refers only to an in-
dividual 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
responsible for the production of the risk analysis and for
compliance with the resulting precautionary measures and
regional safety regulations.
The document contains fundamental safety information that
must be observed during commissioning, operation and
maintenance. 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 dan-
gerous materials.
The safety information does not take into account:
– Unexpected incidents and events, which may occur
during installation, operation and maintenance.
– Local safety regulations which must be adhered to by
the operator and by any additional installation person-
nel.
Prior to commissioning:
1. Transport and store the product correctly.
2. Do not paint the bolts and plastic parts of the product.
3. Carry out installation and commissioning using trained
personnel.
4. Provide adequate training for installation and operating
personnel.
5. Ensure that the contents of the document have been fully
understood by the responsible personnel.
6. Define the areas of responsibility.
7. Observe the safety data sheets.
8. Observe the safety regulations for the media used.
During operation:
9. Keep this document available at the place of use.
10. Observe the safety information.
11. Operate the product in accordance with this document.
12. Operate the product in accordance with the specifica-
tions.
13. Maintain the product correctly.
14. Do not carry out any maintenance work and repairs not
described in this document without consulting the manu-
facturer first.
In cases of uncertainty:
15. Consult the nearest GEMÜ sales office.
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3 Product description

3.1 Construction
1
5
6
7
Item
1 Optical position
indicator
2 Manual override
3 Actuator top with LED
display
4 Actuator base
5 Electrical connections
6 Distance piece with
leak detection hole
7 Valve body
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3 Product description
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3
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Name Materials
PA 12
Polyamide, 50% glass
fibre
Polyamide, 50% glass
fibre
1.4305 / 1.4408
ASTM A 351 CF3M,
investment casting
GEMÜ 566