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2 S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s
2.1 Intended use
This vakuum valve is used to prevent underpressure in tanks and vessels in plants of the food and
drink industry, pharmaceutical and chemical industries as well as in biotechnology.
2.2 General notes
NOTICE - observe the operating instructions
To avoid danger and damage, the fitting must be used in accordance with the safety instructions
and technical data contained in the operating instructions.
NOTICE
All data are in line with the current state of development. Subject to change as a result of tech-
nical progress.
2.3 General safety instructions
WARNING
Risk of injury by outflowing medium
Dismantling the valve or valve assemblies from the plant can cause injuries.
a) Medias flowing through the leakage drain outlet are to be drained off without splashing into a
discharge arrangement.
b) Carry the disassembling only if when the plant has been rendered pressure-less and free of li-
quid and gas.
WARNING
Functional impairment at low temperatures
Low operating or ambient temperatures may applicable a impairment the function.
a) Therefore, appropriate measures shall be taken for an operation at temperatures below +5°C to
ensure a safe function of the valve.
CAUTION
Damage to the tank
The action of external force on the lever mechanism results in changes in the opening characterist-
ics. This can result in damage to the tanks.
CAUTION
Malfunction due to contamination
Internal or external dirt may impair the function of the fitting or the safety equipment.
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Therefore the fitting must be operated in a way that protects it from external influences.
a) The fitting must be cleaned internal and external at regular intervals.
b) The fitting must be maintained at regular intervals.
c) The fitting must be checked for its function at regular intervals.
CAUTION
Remove transport insurance before initial operation.
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