GEA VARIVENT K, Operating Instruction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information 5
1.1 Information on the Document 5
1.1.1 Binding Character of These Operating Instructions 5
1.1.2 Notes on the Illustrations 5
1.1.3 Symbols and Highlighting 5
1.2 Manufacturer address 6
1.3 Contact 6
1.4 EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC 7
1.5 Translated copy of the EU - Declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive
2006/42/EU
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2 Safety 9
2.1 Intended use 9
2.1.1 Requirements for operation 9
2.1.2 Pressure equipment directive 9
2.1.3 ATEX directive 9
2.1.4 Improper operating conditions 10
2.2 Operator’s Duty of Care 10
2.3 Subsequent changes 11
2.4 General safety instructions and dangers 11
2.4.1 Principles for safe operation 11
2.4.2 Environmental Protection 12
2.4.3 Electrical Equipment 12
2.5 Supplementary Regulations 12
2.6 Qualification of Staff 12
2.7 Safety equipment 14
2.7.1 Signage 14
2.8 Residual dangers 15
2.9 Hazard Areas 16
3 Description 18
3.1 Design 18
3.2 Functional description 20
3.2.1 Actuator Function 20
4 Transport and storage 21
4.1 Storage conditions 21
4.2 Transport 21
4.2.1 Scope of supply 22
5 Technical data 23
5.1 Type plate 23
5.2 Technical data 23
5.3 Resistance and permitted operating temperature of the sealing materials 24
5.4 Pipe ends - General table of measurements 26
5.5 Dimensions leakage pipe 27
5.6 Tool 27
5.7 Lubricants 28
5.8 Weights 28
6 Assembly and installation 29
6.1 Safety instructions 29
6.2 Notes on installation 29
6.3 Control head 29
6.4 Valve with Detachable Pipe Connection Elements 29
6.5 Valve with Welded Ends 30
6.6 Pneumatic connections 31
6.6.1 Air Requirement 31
6.6.2 Establishing Hose Connections 31
6.7 Electrical connection with T.VIS control top 32
7 Start-up 33
7.1 Safety instructions 33
7.2 Notes on commissioning 33
8 Operation and control 34
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