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The product is not designed for explosion-proof. Do not install it in
any explosive environment to prevent accidental mishaps. Also do not
install it in any corrosive environment which will affect the service life.
Do not carry out wiring works on actuators being energized, and do not
remove covers of their housings during wiring, to eliminate the danger of
an electric shock.
Do not disassemble energized actuators from valves. It will damage
valves or actuators and cause problems.
Do not put your fingers or foreign objects such as tools into ports of
valves being fully opened or closed. It may cause injuries or equipment
damages.
Before dismantling actuated valves from piping, ensure to equalize the
piping pressure with the ambient pressure and thoroughly release line
fluid from the piping. Otherwise, residual pressure and line fluid will
dangerously extrude from valve bores.
Factory-assembled actuated valves are adequately adjusted for
satisfactory function and performance. Do not disassemble them for any
reason, unless approved in advance by KITZ Corporation, as it may cause
valve malfunction, valve seat leakage and other technical problems.
This manual covers the procedures to properly handle KITZ compact ball
valves driven by KITZ ESR Series actuators. For the product
specifications of ball valves and so on that mount this product, refer to
individual specifications.
Ensure to follow all instructions given in this manual on piping
installation, electric wiring, maintenance and inspection of actuated
valves, to eliminate concerns of accidental mishaps and product failures.
Mounting actuated metal valves on plastic piping may cause an excessive
load during manual operation, and damage the piping. Care must be
taken to eliminate such a concern
