Basic Safety Instructions - Burkert 8695 Operating Instructions Manual

Type 8695

Basic safety instructions

3 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions do not make allowance for any
• contingencies and events which may arise during the installation, operation and maintenance of the devices.
• local safety regulations – the operator is responsible for observing these regulations, also with reference to the
installation personnel.
DANGER!
Risk of injury from high pressure in the equipment/device.
▶ Before working on equipment or device, switch off the pressure and deaerate/drain lines.
Risk of electric shock.
▶ Before working on equipment or device, switch off the power supply and secure to prevent reactivation.
▶ Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations for electrical equipment..
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure:
▶ That the system cannot be activated unintentionally.
▶ Installation and repair work may be carried out by authorized technicians only and with the appropriate tools.
▶ After an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply, ensure that the process is restarted in a defined
or controlled manner.
▶ The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and in consideration of the operating instructions.
▶ The general rules of technology apply to application planning and operation of the device.
To prevent damage to property on the device, ensure:
▶ Do not feed any aggressive or flammable media into the pilot air port.
▶ Do not feed any liquids into the pilot air port.
▶ When unscrewing and screwing in the body casing or the transparent cap, do not hold the actuator of the pro-
cess valve but the connection housing of Type 8695.
▶ Do not put any loads on the body (e.g. by placing objects on it or standing on it).
▶ Do not make any external modifications to the device bodies. Do not paint the body parts or screws.
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