Safety Instructions And Measures - Samson 3767 Translation Of Original Instructions

Safety instructions and measures

1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
The SAMSON Type 3767 Positioner is mounted on pneumatic control valves and used to as-
sign the valve position to the control signal. The device is designed to operate under exactly
defined conditions (e.g. operating pressure, temperature). Therefore, operators must ensure
that the positioner is only used in applications where the operating conditions correspond to
the technical data. In case operators intend to use the positioner in applications or conditions
other than those 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 and nameplate for limits and fields of application as well as
possible uses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The Type 3767 Positioner 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
Qualifications of operating personnel
The positioner must be mounted, started up and serviced by fully trained and qualified per-
sonnel 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 specialized
training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the applicable stan-
dards.
Explosion-protected versions of this device must be operated only by personnel who has un-
dergone special training or instructions or who is authorized to work on explosion-protected
devices in hazardous areas.
Personal protective equipment
No personal protective equipment is required for the direct handling of the positioner. Work
on the control valve may be necessary when mounting or removing the device.
EB 8355-2 EN 1-1