1.2.
Range of application
AUMA part-turn gearboxes are designed for the operation of industrial valves, e.g.
butterfly valves and ball valves.
Other applications require explicit (written) confirmation by the manufacturer.
The following applications are not permitted, e.g.:
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Industrial trucks according to EN ISO 3691
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Lifting appliances according to EN 14502
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Passenger lifts according to DIN 15306 and 15309
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Service lifts according to EN 81-1/A1
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Escalators
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Continuous duty (S1 in accordance with IEC 60034–1)
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Modulating duty (class D according to EN 15714-2: Continuous modulating)
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Radiation exposed areas in nuclear power plants
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Potentially explosive atmospheres, except the explosion-proof version is explicitly
specified on the name plate
No liability can be assumed for inappropriate or unintended use.
Observance of these operation instructions is considered as part of the device's
designated use.
1.3.
Warnings and notes
The following warnings draw special attention to safety-relevant procedures in these
operation instructions, each marked by the appropriate signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE).
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation with a high level of risk. Failure
to observe this warning results in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with a medium level of risk. Failure
to observe this warning could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with a low level of risk. Failure to
observe this warning could result in minor or moderate injury. May also be
used with property damage.
Potentially hazardous situation. Failure to observe this warning could result
in property damage. Is not used for personal injury.
Safety alert symbol
warns of a potential personal injury hazard.
The signal word (here: DANGER) indicates the level of hazard.
1.4.
References and symbols
The following references and symbols are used in these instructions:
Information
The term Information preceding the text indicates important notes and information.
Symbol for CLOSED (valve closed)
Symbol for OPEN (valve open)
Wiring diagram
Texts extracted from other documents
Texts extracted from other documents are highlighted in a different font. For example
Wiring diagram
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GS 315 – GS 500
GZ 30.1 – GZ 40.1
Safety instructions
