Samson 33-7, Mounting And Operating Instructions, Page: 6 / 58

1-2 EB 2551-2 EN
Safety instructions and measures
Safety features
The Type 33-7 Regulator is a safety excess pressure valve (SEV). When relieved of pressure,
the regulator is closed by the force of the positioning springs.
Personal protective equipment
We recommend checking the hazards posed by the process medium being used (e.g.
u
GESTIS (CLP) hazardous substances database). Depending on the process medium and/
or the activity, the protective equipment required includes:
− Protective clothing, safety gloves and eye protection in applications with hot, cold and/or
corrosive media
− Wear hearing protection when working near the valve
−
Hard hat
− Safety harness when working at height
− Safety footwear, ESD (electrostatic discharge) footwear, if necessary
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Check with the plant operator for details on further protective equipment.
Revisions and other modifications
Revisions, conversions or other modifications of the product are not authorized by SAMSON.
They are performed at the user's own risk and may lead to safety hazards, for example.
Furthermore, the product may no longer meet the requirements for its intended use.
Warning against residual hazards
To avoid personal injury or property damage, plant operators and operating personnel must
prevent hazards that could be caused in the regulator by the process medium, the operating
pressure or by moving parts by taking appropriate precautions. Plant operators and operat-
ing personnel must observe all hazard statements, warning and caution notes in these
mounting and operating instructions.
Hazards resulting from the special working conditions at the installation site of the regulator
must be identified in a risk assessment and prevented through the corresponding safety in
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structions drawn up by the operator.
We also recommend checking the hazards posed by the process medium being used (e.g.
u
GESTIS (CLP) hazardous substances database).
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Observe safety measures for handling the device as well as fire prevention and explosion
protection measures.