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2.3
Purpose of use
2.3.1
Permitted use
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The high vacuum angle valve BAV as well as the high vacuum inline valve BIV acts as
venting and shut-off device within a vacuum system.
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The valve features ISO-KF flanges and is intended for mounting within clamping flange
systems.
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Use product for clean and dry vacuum applications only. Observe the specification in
2.3.2
Adverse use
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Use of the product for liquid gas.
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Use of the product without instruction or outside of the permitted limits.
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Detaching of hazard notices, disabling safety systems.
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Conducting any kind of interventions (modifications, alterations etc.) on the product.
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Use with accessories and options, which are not menitoned in the corresponding product
documentation.
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Either use, not explicitly mentioned as permitted use, applies as adverse use.
2.4
Obligations / area of responsibility
2.4.1
Manufacturer
Leybold GmbH as manufacturer is responsible for supplying the product, with its user
manual and original accessories, in a completely safe condition.
2.4.2
Operator
The operator is the person in charge of the product. The operator ensures
that the product is used in accordance with the instructions, and the safety of
the equipment in use. Training and deployment of personnel who use the
product is also the operator‘s charge.
The operator has the following duties:
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To know local, operative regulations regarding safety and accident prevention.
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To assure that the national laws and directives are respected.
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To understand safety indications on the product, and instructions in the user manual.
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To immediately inform the manufacturer, if safety shortcomings of the product or it‘s use
occur.
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To check the sound condition of the product regularly and to assure the execution of the
maintenance works mandated.
The end-user assumes the responsibility in conjunction with the process
media used.
