2 Safety
Occupational safety and health
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2.6 Occupational safety and health
Occupational safety and
health measures and
equipment
2.7 General safety instructions
General safety
instructions
WARNING
The magnets in the permanent magnet linear force motor
create strong magnetic fields, which can have a disruptive
effect on sensitive devices, such as e.g., cardiac pace-
makers. The relevant safe distances appropriate for the
device must be observed.
CAUTION
Depending on the application, significant levels of noise may
be generated when the valves are operated.
If necessary, the manufacturer and operator of the machine
must take appropriate sound insulation measures or stipulate
that suitable safety equipment, such as e.g., ear protection, be
worn.
CAUTION
Falling objects, such as e.g., valve, tool or accessory, can
cause injury.
Suitable safety equipment, such as e.g., safety shoes, must be
worn to provide protection against injury.
CAUTION
Valves and hydraulic port lines can become very hot during op-
eration.
Suitable safety equipment, such as e.g., work gloves, must be
worn to provide protection against injury before touching the
valve or the connection cables during such operations as
mounting, removal, electrical and hydraulic connection, trou-
bleshooting or servicing.
CAUTION
When handling hydraulic fluids, observe the safety provisions
applicable to the hydraulic fluid used.
If necessary, suitable safety equipment, such as e.g., work
gloves, must be worn.
WARNING
Only properly qualified and authorized users may work
with and on the valves.
Chapter "2.4 Selection and qualification of personnel",
WARNING
Observe and adhere to the technical data and in particular
the information given on the valve nameplate.
Chapter "4 Technical Data", page 25
CAUTION
This user manual and the product-related hardware and soft-
ware documentation relevant to the particular application must
be inserted in the machine’s operating instructions.
