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2.2 Intended use 2 Safety
6 Actuators NK and VK, Position Controller ESR-NK
2.2 Intended use
The operating safety of the actuator cannot be guaranteed unless it is used
as intended.
The actuator has been designed for the automation of industrial valves (e.g.
ball valves, dampers, other valves). Other applications shall only be permitted
if approved by Agromatic Regelungstechnik GmbH.
The intended use also includes
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adherence to all instructions provided in the operating manual,
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adherence to the inspection and maintenance intervals,
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the use of resources and process materials in compliance with the safety
instructions in force,
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adherence to the operating and maintenance requirements.
The technical data mentioned in the section “3.4 Technical data” must be ad-
hered to without exception.
Any use of the actuator other than the intended use described in this docu-
ment shall not be permitted and will be regarded as misuse.
Agromatic Regelungstechnik GmbH shall not accept liability for any damage
resulting from such misuse. The owner/lessor shall bear the sole risk for pos-
sible damage due to improper use.
Foreseeable misuse
It is not permitted to use the actuator in hazardous areas!
It is forbidden to use the actuator as an ascending aid!
2.3 Residual risks
The actuator has been built according to the state of the art and recognized
safety regulations. Nevertheless, use of the device may still entail danger to
users' or third parties' life and limb and/or result in impairments of the actua-
tor itself or other material assets.
Only use the actuator
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for its intended use (see section “2.2 Intended use” ) and
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in perfect technical condition in accordance with the safety regulations.
Malfunctions which may compromise safety must immediately be eliminated.