Safety instructions and measures
Referenced documentation
The following documents apply in addition to these mounting and operating instructions:
− Mounting and operating instructions for the mounted actuator, e.g. u EB 8310-X for the
SAMSON Type 3271 or Type 3277 Pneumatic Actuator
− Mounting and operating instructions for mounted valve accessories (positioner, solenoid
valve etc.)
− u AB 0100 for tools, tightening torques and lubricant
− Manual u H 02: Appropriate Machinery Components for SAMSON Pneumatic Control
Valves with a Declaration of Conformity of Final Machinery
− When a substance is used in the device, which is listed as being a substance of very high
concern on the candidate list of the REACH regulation:
Information on safe use of the part affected
u www.samsongroup.com > About SAMSON > Material Compliance > REACH
If a device contains a substance which is listed as being a substance of very high concern
on the candidate list of the REACH regulation, this circumstance is indicated on the
SAMSON delivery note.
1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury
DANGER
!
Risk of bursting in pressure equipment.
Valves and pipelines are pressure equipment. Impermissible pressure or improper
opening can lead to valve components bursting.
Î Observe the maximum permissible pressure for valve and plant.
Î Before starting any work on the control valve, depressurize all plant sections affect-
ed as well as the valve.
Î Drain the process medium from all the plant sections concerned as well as the
valve.
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EB 8251 EN