Safety; Fvp110 Product Safety - GE FVP110 Maintenance Manual

Safety

The FVP110 advanced valve positioner is fully factory-tested upon shipment. When the
FVP110 is delivered, visually check that no damage occurred during the shipment.

FVP110 Product Safety

For FVP110 positioners intended for use with industrial compressed air: Ensure that an
adequate pressure relief provision is installed when the application of system supply
pressure could cause peripheral equipment to malfunction. Installation must be in
accordance with local and national compressed air and instrumentation codes.
General installation, maintenance or replacement
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Products must be installed in compliance with all local and national codes and
standards by qualified personnel using safe site work practices. Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) must be used per safe site work practices.
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Ensure proper use of fall protection when working at heights, per safe site work
practices. Use appropriate safety equipment and practices to prevent the dropping of
tools or equipment during installation.
Intrinsically Safe Installation
Products certified for use in intrinsically safe installations MUST BE:
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Installed, put into service, used and maintained in compliance with national and local
regulations and in accordance with the recommendations contained in the relevant
standards concerning those environments.
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Used only in situations that comply with the certification conditions shown in this
document and after verification of their compatibility with the zone of intended use
and the permitted maximum ambient temperature.
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Installed, put into service and maintained by qualified and competent professionals
who have undergone suitable training for instrumentation used in such areas.
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