Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAN-10-04-100-0711-EN Rev. 0
October 2020
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General Safety Instructions
Section 1: General Safety Instructions
Section 1: General Safety Instructions
1.1
Intended Use
The Keystone EPI2 electric actuators covered in this Instruction and Operating Manual are
designed for the operation of any kind of quarter-turn industrial valves (ie., ball, butterfly,
plug and control valves) used in a wide range of applications ranging from heavy
industrial, chemical, petrochemical plants, waterworks, water pipelines, waste paper
plants and power plants to food, brewing and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc.
Emerson Valves & Controls will not be liable for any possible damage or physical injury
resulting from use in other than the designated applications or by lack of care during
installation, operation, adjustment and maintenance of the machine. Such risks lie
entirely with the user. Depending on the specific working conditions, additional
precautions may be requested. Considering that Emerson has no direct control over
particular applications, operation or maintenance conditions, it is the operator's
responsibility to comply with all applicable safety rules.
Please inform Emerson urgently if you face unsafe situations not described in this IOM.
It is the sole responsibility of the operator to ensure that the local health and safety
regulations are adhered to. Keystone EPI2 are tested according to EN 21680. Noise level is
less than 65 dB (grade A) at 1 m distance.
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WARNING
It is assumed that the installation, configuration, commissioning, maintenance and repair
works are carried out by qualified personnel and checked by responsible specialists.
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WARNING
Any repair work, other than the operations ou/Uned in this manual, is strictly reserved to
qualified Emerson personnel or to personnel directly authorized by the company itself.
