September 2021
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
VCIOM-01249-EN Rev. 0
General Safety Instructions
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Section 1: General Safety Instructions
Section 1: General Safety Instructions
1.1
Range of Application
F01-2000 electric actuators covered in this Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual are designed for the operation of industrial valves used in heavy industrial,
chemical and petrochemical plants. Biffi will not be liable for any possible damage resulting
from use in other than the designated applications. Such risk lies entirely with the user.
The noise emitted by the electric actuator in normal working conditions is less than
66 dB (A) with peak value 115 dB (C). Standard reference ISO 11202 (1st ed., 1995-12-15).
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WARNING
It is assumed that the installation, setting, commissioning, maintenance and repair works
are carried out by qualified personnel and checked by responsible specialists.
The electric actuators are designed in accordance with the applicable international rules
and specifications but the following regulations must be observed in any case:
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The general installation and safety regulations.
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The plant specific regulations and requirements.
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The proper use of personal protective devices (glasses, clothing, gloves).
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The proper use of tools, lifting and transport equipment.
1.2
Safety Instructions for Installation in
Hazardous Area
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WARNING
In case the electric actuator must be installed in a HAZARDOUS AREA, as defined by the
local rules, it is mandatory to check if the nameplate of the electric actuator specifies the
appropriate degree of protection. Maintenance and repair works must be carried out by
qualified personnel and checked by responsible specialists.
Electric actuators F01-2000 have been designed and manufactured according to
ATEX 94/9 EC directive. Different types of protections are available, depending on the
marking printed on the actuator label: Ex d e IIB Txx and Ex tb Txx with “Explosionproof”
terminal board enclosure, or Ex d e IIB Txx and Ex tb Txx with “Increased safety” terminal
board enclosure. They are suitable for use in hazardous area classified against the risk of
explosion due to the presence of gas and dust.
Actuators have IP68 degree of protection according to EN 60529.
