Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN
2 Safety Information
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2.9
Non-intended Use
Non-intended use (reasonably foreseeable misuse) is present if the Argus Ball Valve is
operated outside the operating parameters/limits appropriate for the application.
Furthermore, non-intended use (reasonably foreseeable misuse) is present in the following
cases:
The Argus Ball Valve is operated as a control valve.
The Argus Ball Valve is operated outside its operating parameters/limits stated on the
Argus Ball Valve nameplate.
The Argus Ball Valve is installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, repaired or
worked on in any way that is not described in this operating manual.
The Argus Ball Valve is operated without regard to the labels, such as arrows designating
the installation orientation, warning signs, etc.
The Argus Ball Valve is modified or used with spare parts not supplied by Flowserve Flow
Control GmbH.
The Argus Ball Valve is operated without having successfully passed all inspection
acceptance criteria.
The Argus Ball Valve is operated in a partially assembled condition.
If there is any doubt as to the suitability of the Argus Ball Valve for the application
intended, contact the Service Teams at Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or the
Flowserve Quick Response Centers for advice, quoting the serial number or article
number of the Argus Ball Valve as stated on the nameplate.
If the application conditions change (e. g., fluid, temperature or pressures) contact
a service team member of Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or the
Flowserve Quick Response Centers for support before putting the Argus Ball Valve in
operation again.
