Notes On Possible Severe Personal Injury; Notes On Possible Personal Injury - Samson EB 8315 EN Mounting And Operation Instructions

Safety instructions and measures

1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury

DANGER
!
Risk of bursting in the actuator.
Actuators are pressurized. Improper opening can lead to actuator components burst-
ing.
Î Before starting any work on the actuator, depressurize all plant sections affected
and the actuator.

1.2 Notes on possible personal injury

WARNING
!
Crush hazard arising from moving parts.
The actuator contains moving parts (actuator stem), which can injure hands or fingers if
inserted into the actuator.
Î Do not touch the actuator stem or insert hands or finger into the yoke while the air
supply is connected to the actuator.
Î While working on the actuator, disconnect and lock the pneumatic air supply as well
as the control signal.
Risk of personal injury when the actuator vents.
The actuator is operated with air. As a result, air is vented during operation.
Î Install the control valve in such a way that vent openings are not located at eye level
and the actuator does not vent at eye level in the work position
Î Use suitable silencers and vent plugs.
Î Wear eye and hearing protection when working near the actuator.
If not described otherwise in the valve documentation, the work position for the control valve is the
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front view looking onto the operating controls (including valve accessories).
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