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General Information
This manual is produced to enable a competent user to install,
operate and maintain the Rotork Fluid Systems Pneumatic
Compact Actuator (CQP).
The mechanical installation should be carried out as outlined in
this manual and also in accordance with any relevant national
standard codes of practice.
Maintenance and operation should be carried out in accordance
with the National Legislation and Statutory Provisions relating to
the safe use of this equipment, applicable to the site of
installation.
Any inspection or repair in a Hazardous Area should not be
undertaken unless it conforms to National Legislation and
Statutory Provisions relating to the specific Hazardous Area.
Only Rotork approved replacement parts should be used. Under
no circumstances should any modification or alteration be
carried out on the equipment, as this could invalidate the
conditions under which its certification was granted.
Only trained and experienced operators should be allowed to
install, maintain and repair Rotork Actuators. Work undertaken
must be carried out in accordance with instructions in this
manual. The user and those persons working on this equipment
should be familiar with their responsibilities under any statutory
provisions relating to the Health and Safety of their workplace.
Operators should always wear appropriate Personal Protection
Devices (PPDs) in line with the existing plant regulations.
APPROPRIATE USAGE
Rotork Pneumatic Compact Actuator is a new concept device
which transforms the linear input into a rotatory movement to
operate various valve types of various dimensions.
Improper use can damage the equipment or cause
dangerous situations for health and safety. Rotork
Fluid Systems declines any responsibility for
damage to people and/or objects resulting from the
use of the equipment for applications different
from those described in the present manual.
Health & Safety
Before installing the equipment, verify it is suitable
for the intended application. If unsure consult
Rotork Fluid Systems.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Residual risks resulting from equipment risk evaluation
performed by Rotork Fluid Systems.
THERMAL RISKS
Risk
Hot/Cold surface during normal operation (RES_01).
Preventive measures
Operators should wear protective
gloves.
NOISE
Risk
Noise >85 dB during operation (RES_05).
Preventive measures
Operators should wear ear
protections.
Operators should not stand near
the equipment during operation.
HEALTH RISKS
Risk
Pressurized fluid ejection during normal operation
(RES_02).
Preventive measures
All fittings must be properly sealed.
All fixing clamps must be correctly
tightened and sealed.
Risk
Risk of intoxication (according to the type of medium
utilized) (RES_06).
Preventive measures
Operators must use P.P.Ds and
any other equipment (breathing apparatus) based
on the type of supply medium.
MECHANICAL RISKS
Risk:
Uncontrolled movement (remote operation)
(RES_03).
Preventive measures:
Assure that the actuator can not
be operated remotely. Prior to starting, remove pneumatic
supply, vent all pressure vessels, and remove electrical power.
Risk
Presence of moving parts (Mechanism, in the valve
adapter) (RES_04)
Preventive measures
Do not perform start-up or test the
actuator if the cylinder tube is
removed.
Risk:
Loss of stability with possible parts projection
(RES_08).
Preventive measures
Do not disassemble the actuator in
case of malfunctioning. Follow
instructions in the present manual
and contact Rotork Fluid Systems.
Risk:
Presence of potential energy (RES_10) during
dismantling.
Preventive measures
Do not disassemble the actuator
during dismantling. Follow
instructions in the present manual
and contact Rotork Fluid Systems.
VIBRATION RISKS
Risk:
Vibration risk (RES_11).
Preventive measures:
Foresee periodic maintenance
procedure to verify tightening.
