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2 Safety
2.6 Safety awareness
In addition to the safety information contained in this operating 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
touch rotating parts.
▪ 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 any leakage 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 are
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.
2.9 Unauthorised modes of operation
▪ The valve is operated outside the limits stated in the operating manual.
▪ The valve is not operated in accordance with the intended use.
▪ Use gate valves exclusively for fully open or fully closed service. An intermediate
position (throttling function) is not permitted.
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