Notes On Possible Severe Personal Injury; Notes On Possible Personal Injury - Samson 3241-1-Gas Mounting And Operating Instructions

Safety instructions and measures

1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury

DANGER
!
Risk of bursting in pressure equipment.
Valves and pipelines are pressure equipment. Improper opening can lead to valve
components bursting.
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 affected as well as the valve.
Î Wear personal protective equipment.

1.2 Notes on possible personal injury

WARNING
!
Crush hazard arising from moving parts.
The control valve contains moving parts (actuator and plug stem), which can injure
hands or fingers if inserted into the valve.
Î Do not insert hands or fingers into the yoke while the valve is in operation.
Î While working on the control valve, disconnect and lock the pneumatic air supply as
well as the control signal.
Risk of personal injury when the actuator vents.
While the valve is operating, the actuator may vent during closed‑loop control or when
the valve opens or closes.
Î Install the control valve in such a way that the actuator does not vent at eye level.
Î Use suitable silencers and vent plugs.
Î Wear eye protection when working in close proximity to the control valve.
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