HEROSE 4182, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
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2.3 Instructions for people who work with the valve
People could be seriously injured or killed if the valve is used improperly. In order to avoid accidents, all
persons who work on the valve must meet the following minimum requirements:
 They are physically capable of controlling the valve.
 They can safely carry out the work with the valve within the scope of these operating instructions.
 They understand the operating principles of the valve within the scope of their work and are able to
recognise and avoid the hazards of the work.
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They have understood the operating instructions and are able to implement the information of the
operating instructions accordingly.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
Missing or unsuitable personal protective equipment increases the risk of damage to health and injuries to
people.
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The following protective equipment is to be provided and worn during work:
 Protective clothing
 Safety shoes
 Define and use additional protective equipment depending on the application and the media:
 Safety gloves
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Eye protection
 Ear protection
 Wear the specified personal protective equipment for all work on the valve.
2.5 Additional equipment and spare parts
Additional equipment and spare parts not conforming to the manufacturer's requirements can negatively
affect the operational safety of the valve and cause accidents.
 In order to ensure operational safety, use original parts or parts that conform to the
manufacturer's requirements. If in doubt, have these confirmed by the dealer or manufacturer.
2.6 Adhere to the technical thresholds
If the technical thresholds for the valve are not adhered to, the valve may sustain damage, accidents may
be caused and people may be seriously injured or killed.
 Adhere to the thresholds. See section “4 Description of the valve”.
2.7 Safety instructions
DANGER
Hazardous medium.
Escaping operating medium can lead to poisoning, burns and caustic burns!
 Wear the prescribed protective equipment.
 Provide suitable collecting containers.
Risk of injury due to pressure.
Injury due to the combined pressure regulator being flung away!
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Before dismounting the combined pressure regulator, all supply pipes must be depressurised and
if necessary emptied as well.
 Make sure that the system is depressurised.
 Secure against being pressurised again.
 Do not bend over the combined pressure regulator when dismounting it.
WARNING
Harmful and/or hot/cold conveyed media, lubricants and fuels
Hazardous for persons and the environment!
 Collect and dispose of rinsing medium and any residual media.
 Wear protective clothing and a protective mask.
 Observe legal regulations regarding the disposal of harmful media.