Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN
2 Safety Information
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Risk of injury due to a heavy Argus Ball Valve!
A heavy Argus Ball Valve may cause back injury if lifting the Argus Ball
Valve without additional personnel or appropriate mechanical auxiliary
means (hoist or swing crane).
Perform lifting only in compliance with site safety protocol, local
regulations, and industry standards.
Prior to any attempt to lift the Argus Ball Valve, first determine the
approximate weight and stability of the Argus Ball Valve.
Always handle the Argus Ball Valve with the assistance of additional
personnel or appropriate mechanical auxiliary means.
Only lift an Argus Ball Valve weighing 23 kg (50 lb.) or more using
appropriate mechanical means and in accordance with
respectively valid statutory regulations.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
during handling.
Evaluate repetitive ball valve handling of any kind as part of a
documented end-user safety program.
Furthermore, in case of a non-intended use (reasonably foreseeable misuse) the following
may occur:
Failure of the Argus Ball Valve’s primary functions.
Damage to the industrial plant or piping system.
Failure of required maintenance and repair methods.
General risk of injury to personnel.
Environment pollution caused by substances leaking from the Argus Ball Valve.
