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2.3
General safety notes
Safety warnings contained herein and the instructions
described in the other sections of this manual must be
observed to reduce health risks to the minimum and avoid
dangerous situations during actuator installation, operation,
and maintenance.
• The general safety rules and signs applicable in dangerous
or nearby areas are to be observed.
• Under no circumstances should any modification or
alteration be carried out on the unit as this could
invalidate the certification. Safety systems must not be
tampered with.
• The actuator must not be operated if any kind of anomaly
is detected.
• Take care to not drop the actuator as housing/vane can
be damaged.
The user must warrant that all operators working
in the vicinity of the actuator, are familiar with the
emergency procedures to be followed in case of
accidents.
Before performing maintenance, the actuator
should be isolated from remote control signals and
pneumatic power supply. The system should then be
relieved of any internal pressure prior to disassembly.
Operation, adjustment or maintenance of
the actuator and controls may, depending on the
application, release potentially explosive gases and /
or dangerous fluids. Operators must wear appropriate
personal protective device.
No inspection or repair should be undertaken
unless it conforms with the applicable hazardous
area certification requirements. It is strictly forbidden
to remove the protection covers of the electrical
components in potentially explosive environment,
without first removing all electrical power.
• It is not allowed to leave tools or materials on the
actuator because they could damage the actuator or
cause accidents to the operator.
• Prior to cleaning the external surfaces of the actuator,
power supply must be shut off.
Prevent electrostatic charges in potentially
explosive areas – do not polish/rub non metal
surfaces with a dry cloth; the operator’s clothes are
not electrostatically charged. The tools and cleaning
procedures must not produce sparks or create adverse
conditions in the environment during maintenance
operations, so as to prevent potential explosion
hazards.
Presence of moving parts (i.e. actuator output
shafts, valve adapter); pay attention when performing
operations with the actuator.
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