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EB 8547 EN
Safety instructions and measures
1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
The Type 3711 Quick Exhaust Valve is mounted between the positioner or solenoid valve and
the pneumatic actuator. It is used to vent the actuator more quickly.
The device is designed to operate under exactly defined conditions (e.g. operating pressure,
temperature). Therefore, operators must ensure that the quick exhaust valve is only used in
operating conditions that meet the specifications used for sizing the valve at the ordering
stage. In case operators intend to use the quick exhaust valve in other applications or condi-
tions than specified, contact SAMSON.
SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the
device for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other
external factors.
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Refer to the technical data for limits and fields of application as well as possible uses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The Type 3711 Quick Exhaust Valve is
not
suitable for the following applications:
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Use outside the limits defined during sizing and by the technical data
Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
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Use of non-original spare parts
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Performing maintenance activities not specified by SAMSON
Qualifications of operating personnel
The quick exhaust valve must be mounted, started up and serviced by fully trained and quali-
fied personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices are to be observed. Accord
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ing to these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnel refers to individuals who
are able to judge the work they are assigned to and recognize possible hazards due to their
specialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the appli
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cable standards.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is not required to mount or operate the quick exhaust valve.
Modifications not permitted
Contact SAMSON before performing any modification to the product. Failure to do so will
render the product warranty void. SAMSON does not assume liability for any resulting per-
sonal injury or property damage.
