Series KN/F, KNP/F, KN-D/F, KNP-D/F
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9520-050-en
Revision 18
TM 9818
Edition 11/2018
2 Notes on safety
This operating manual contains fundamental
information which is to be observed during installation,
operation and maintenance.
It must be read before installation and
commissioning!
This operating manual must always be available at the
place of use of the valve.
For valves which are used in potentially explosive
areas, see
section 3
.
Installation, operation and maintenance are to be
performed by qualified staff.
The area of responsibility, authority and supervision of
the staff must be regulated by the customer.
General hazard symbol!
People may be put at risk.
Safety symbol!
The ball valve and its
function may be put at risk if this safety
symbol is not observed.
It is imperative to observe warnings and signs
attached directly to the ball valve and they are to be
kept fully legible.
Non-observance of the notes on safety may result
in the loss of any and all claims for damages.
For example, non-observance may involve the
following hazards:
♦
Failure of important functions of the valve/plant.
♦
Risk to people from electric, mechanical and
chemical effects.
♦
Risk to the environment through leaks of hazard-
ous substances.
2.1 Intended use
Ball valves are on/off valves.
Richter ball valves are pressure containing compo-
nents in accordance with the Pressure Equipment
Directive (PED) for the passage and shut-off of fluids.
The valves are suitable for vapours, gases and non-
boiling liquids of group 1 according to the PED and
have a corrosion-resistant plastic lining.
Solids
can lead to increased wear, damage to sealing
surfaces or to a reduction in the service life of the
valve.
The operator must carefully examine in the event of
operating data other than those provided whether the
designs of the valve, accessories and materials are
suitable for the new application (consult the
manufacturer).
2.2 For the customer / operator
If a valve is used, the operator must ensure that
♦
actuators which are retrofitted are adapted to suit
the valve
♦
hot or cold valve parts are protected by the
customer against being touched
♦
the valve has been properly installed in the pipe
system
♦
the operating conditions stipulated in the data
sheet are not exceeded in continuous operating
mode.
This is not the manufacturer's responsibility.
Loads caused by earthquakes were not allowed for in
the design.
Ball valves at the end of a pipe (end valve)
must be sealed with a blind flange at the free
connection end and appropriately secured
against unauthorised activation.
Fire protection to DIN EN ISO 10497 is not possible
(plastic lining and plastic components).
2.3 Improper operation
The operational safety of the valve supplied
is only guaranteed if it is used properly in
accordance with
section 2.1
of this operating
manual.
The operation limits specified on the identification
plate and in the pressure-temperature diagram must
under no circumstances be exceeded.
