Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual, including all safety cautions and warnings. If you have any questions concerning installation, or use of this product, contact your Emerson sales office before proceeding. ANSI 534.6 Safety Messages WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
If you are not sure what these conditions or variables are, contact your Emerson sales office for assistance. Provide the product type, size, serial number and all other pertinent information that you have available.
WARNING Use only genuine replacement parts. Components that are not supplied by Emerson should not be used under any circumstances in any Hytork product. Use of components not supplied by Emerson may void your warranty, might adversely affect the performance of the product and could cause personal injury and property damage.
These safety instructions are limited to Hytork XL-Series actuators which are operating using air or inert gas. If the application requires use of a flammable or hazardous gas, you must contact your Emerson sales office for assistance. Installation WARNING To avoid personal injury and property damage caused by bursting...
Safety Guide Section 3: Hytork XL-Series Actuators DOC.SG.HX.1 Rev. 2 March 2024 WARNING Stay away from moving parts to prevent serious injuries. When test cycling the actuator and valve assembly by applying pressure to the A or B port (2 or 4 port), be aware that there are moving parts like pinion top, actuator to valve coupling and the valve blade, ball or plug, etc.
Using standard seals and grease the operating temperature range is -20 to +80 °C / -4 to +176 °F as indicated on the product label. Other media and temperatures may be used but consult your local Emerson sales office for confirmation as to suitability. Hytork XL-Series Actuators...
Safety Guide Section 3: Hytork XL-Series Actuators DOC.SG.HX.1 Rev. 2 March 2024 Maintenance Before mounting or (dis)assembling the actuator, consult the relevant sections of the installation, operation and maintenance manual for more detailed maintenance information. WARNING Avoid personnel injury or property damage from sudden release of process pressure or uncontrolled movement of parts.
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Section 3: Hytork XL-Series Actuators Safety Guide March 2024 DOC.SG.HX.1 Rev. 2 CAUTION A spring-return actuator mounted on a valve, which is stuck in mid stroke, contains a high spring load which will cause a sudden rotation during disassembly of the actuator versus the valve or valve bracket.
Safety Guide Section 4: Actuator Accessories DOC.SG.HX.1 Rev. 2 March 2024 Section 4: Actuator Accessories The actuator may be equipped with components for control and/or feedback. Check the instructions of these components for installation, operation and maintenance instructions. Actuator Accessories...
Section 5: Safety Instructions in Explosive Atmosphere Safety Guide March 2024 DOC.SG.HX.1 Rev. 2 Section 5: Safety Instructions for Use in (Potential) Explosive Atmosphere Intended Use The Hytork XL-Series pneumatic actuators are designed to comply with the explosion safety requirements in the Ex-standards EN IEC 60079-0:2018, EN ISO 80079-36, EN ISO 80079-37:2016 and EN 1127-1:2019.
March 2024 Safety Instructions Before the installation, please carefully read the service instructions. Emerson is not responsible for damages caused by operations not complying with the instructions contained in such manuals. All the operations shall be done by a trained and qualified operator.
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Section 5: Safety Instructions in Explosive Atmosphere Safety Guide March 2024 DOC.SG.HX.1 Rev. 2 iii. The equipment must be earthed through an anti-loosening and anti-rotation device. The user must regularly check the effectiveness of the ground connection. A warning is present into the label: �Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard”.
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Warning sticker to XL 4581) 18. It is forbidden to use this equipment in a different way, if it is not included in the instruction manual. Emerson is not responsible for damages caused by an improper and/or dangerous use. Safety Instructions in Explosive Atmosphere...
Section 5: Safety Instructions in Explosive Atmosphere Safety Guide March 2024 DOC.SG.HX.1 Rev. 2 Maximum Temperatures WARNING The actuator's surface temperature is dependent upon process operating conditions. Personal injury or property damage, caused by fire or explosion, can result if the actuator's surface temperature exceeds the acceptable temperature for the hazardous area classification.
EU Declaration of Conformity ROC no 9010 Rev. 1 Legal representative entity for the European Union: Emerson S.R.L., Company No. J12/88/2006, Emerson 4 street, Parcul Industrial Tetarom II, Cluj-Napoca 400638, Romania Regulatory Compliance Shared Services Department Email: europeproductcompliance@emerson.com Phone: +40 374 132 035 We hereby declare, that the products specified below meet the basic health and safety requirements of the below mentioned European Directives.
Appendix B: UKCA Declaration of Conformity VCCAQ-17151-EN Rev. 1 Legal representative entity for the GB Market: Emerson Process Management Limited, Company No. 00671801, Meridian East, Leicester LE19 1UX, United Kingdom Regulatory Compliance Department Email: ukproductcompliance@emerson.com Phone: +44 11 6282 23 64 This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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