2 Safety
All warnings in the manual are summarized on this page.
”Mushrooms” = Fastening connections on the end cap.
Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the valve are avoided.
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Safety precautions
Installation
Always read the technical data thoroughly (See chapter 5 Maintenance).
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Always release compressed air after use.
Never touch the coupling between the valve body and the actuator if compressed air is supplied to the actuator.
Operation
Always read the technical data thoroughly (See chapter 5 Maintenance).
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Never touch the valve or the pipelines when processing hot liquids or when sterilizing.
Never touch the coupling between the valve body and the actuator if compressed air is supplied to the actuator.
Always handle lye and acid with great care.
Maintenance
Always observe the technical data thoroughly (See chapter 5 Maintenance).
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Always release compressed air after use.
Never service the valve when it is hot.
The valve/actuator and the pipelines must never be pressurised when servicing the valve/actuator.
Never stick your fingers through the valve ports if the actuator is supplied with compressed air.
Never touch the coupling between the valve body and the actuator if compressed air is supplied to the actuator.
The actuator springs are not caged (ø85 mm, NC/NO).
Never use compressed air for removing the end caps of the actuator.
Always fit the end cap with the “mushrooms” turned outwards and position it correctly before supplying compressed
air to the actuator.
Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa
Laval genuine spare parts.
Transportation
Always secure that compressed air is released .
Always secure that all connections is disconnected before attemt to remove the valve from the installation.
Always drain liquid out of valves before transportation.
Always used predesigned lifting points if defined.
Always secure sufficient fixing of the valve during transportation - if special designed packaging material is available it
must be used.
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