Samson series 43, Translation Of Original Instructions

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1-2 EB 2430 EN
Safety instructions and measures
Qualifications of operating personnel
The control thermostat must be mounted, started up and serviced by fully trained and quali-
fied personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices must be observed. According
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 spe-
cialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the applica-
ble standards.
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:
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Protective clothing, safety gloves and eye protection in applications with hot, cold and/or
corrosive media
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Wear hearing protection when working near the valve
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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. Fur-
thermore, 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 control thermostat by the process medium, the
operating pressure or by moving parts by taking appropriate precautions. Plant operators
and operating 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 control
thermostat must be identified in a risk assessment and prevented through the corresponding
safety instructions 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.