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Installation & Operating Instructions
Ball Valve FK 75C and FK 76C
Safety Information
2.5
Safety Relevant Symbols
Main Symbols used in these instructions:
Specific Hazard Symbols / Responsibility of the Valve User:
It is the ultimate responsibility of the plant operator or installation contractor to clearly communicate all hazards
that might arise from operation or installation conditions and to eliminate any such risk for persons and
environment.
Personnel must be adequately trained. Personal protective equipment and tools must be suitable
.
Instructions and marking must be unambiguous.
Symbol
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Failure to observe
this “Danger” may result in loss of life or serious injury.
WARNING
Failure to observe
this “Warning” may result in injury and/or material
damage.
CAUTION
“Caution” is required to prevent damage to property or to avoid operational
malfunction.
NOTICE
A
“Notice” refers to technical correlations that may not always be apparent
– even to qualified technicians.
The “Safety Alert Symbol” is used to alert the reader. Safety messages
following this symbol must be obeyed to avoid possible injury or death.
Symbol
Meaning
Description
Pressure
Hazard
Danger!
All provisions and legislation in relation to pressurized equipment
must be observed.
Suspended
Load!
Danger!
Falling loads can cause serious injury or death. Never step under
suspended loads!
Center of
Gravity!
Warning!
Adequate lifting gear must be used. Lifting equipment is always
attached to the valve body and actuator.
Hot / Deep Cold
Surface!
Danger!
Extreme surface temperature: adequate personal protection must
be applied. Area hazards must be observed.
Flammable
Substances!
Danger!
Flammable substances are extremely dangerous to work with and
around. The plant operator must avoid any ignition hazard.
Explosive
Substances /
Atmosphere!
Danger!
In a potentially explosive atmosphere, the ignition risk must be
eliminated by adequate equipment and procedures.
Toxic
Substances!
Warning!
Warning sign for toxic substances. The plant operator is responsible
for protective measures and safety procedures.
