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Keeping the World Flowing
Health & Safety
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HEALTH & SAFETY
The mechanical installation should be carried out as outlined
in this manual.
The electrical installation, maintenance and use of these
actuators should be carried in accordance with the National
Legislation and Statutory Provisions or N.E.C. or comparable
local provision relating to the safe use of this equipment,
applicable to the site of installation.
In cases of conflict between this manual and local regulatory
requirements, stop work and contact Rotork for assistance.
It is the users’ responsibility to ensure that the equipment is
operated safely and that all operators working with or on
the equipment are properly trained for the work they are
performing and are aware of their responsibilities in terms of
health and safety in the workplace.
Prior to installation, start-up, usage and maintenance, all
instructions and safety warnings, including the indications
displayed on the actuator, must be carefully read.
Any warning labels on the actuator must be kept legible and
in a good condition.
2.1
Appropriate usage
The KT-XX-DA and KT-XX-SR series actuators have been
specifically developed to automate quarter-turn valves, such as
ball valves, butterfly valves or plug valves.
Improper use can cause dangerous situations for
health and safety. Rotork declines any responsibility for
damage to people and/or objects resulting from the use
of the actuator for applications different from those
described in the present manual.
Rotork declines any responsibility for damage due to the
following:
• Failure to observe instructions
• Inappropriate use of the actuator
• Operations performed by unauthorised or unqualified or
partly trained staff
• Modifications on or tampering with the actuator
• Pneumatic or electric supply defects
• Use of spare parts other than original K-TORK range
components
• Insufficient maintenance
2.2
Authorised personnel
Only trained or experienced operators should install, maintain
and repair Rotork actuators. They must wear/use appropriate
personal protection devices (PPDs) in accordance with existing
plant regulations.
PPDs must be kept in a suitable, readily accessible place.
Protective clothes
Safety dress
Safety gloves
Ear Protection
Safety shoes
Safety glasses
Safety hard hat
The operator must not wear any jewelry, scarves or
unbuttoned, torn or hanging clothes that might get
entangled or entrapped.
Operators must be subject to periodic medical check-ups
verifying good health, according to standards in force in their
workplace.
If in doubt, stop work and contact Rotork.
