
Opening covers or unfastening screws is only permitted if the pertaining description
is available in the operation instructions.
1.2.
Range of application
The FQM fail safe unit is designed for emergency operation of industrial valves, e.g.
globe valves, butterfly valves, and ball valves. The unit is operated in combination
with an AUMA part-turn actuator.
Other applications require explicit (written) confirmation by the manufacturer.
The FQMEx devices are approved for use in the potentially explosive atmospheres
of zones 1, 2, 21, and 22.
The following applications are not permitted, e.g.:
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Buried service
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Continuous submersion (observe enclosure protection)
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Potentially explosive areas of zones 0 and 20
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Potentially explosive areas of group I (mining)
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Radiation exposed areas in nuclear power plants
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pulling loads (such as shutter weirs, fish-belly flap gate, and sluice gates, etc.)
No liability can be assumed for inappropriate or unintended use.
Observance of these operation instructions is considered as part of the device's
designated use.
Information
These instructions apply to the standard version “clockwise closing”, i.e. the driven
shaft turns clockwise to close the valve.
1.3.
Warnings and notes
The following warnings draw special attention to safety-relevant procedures in these
operation instructions, each marked by the appropriate signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE).
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation with a high level of risk. Failure
to observe this warning results in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with a medium level of risk. Failure
to observe this warning could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with a low level of risk. Failure to
observe this warning could result in minor or moderate injury. May also be
used with property damage.
Potentially hazardous situation. Failure to observe this warning could result
in property damage. Is not used for personal injury.
Safety alert symbol
warns of a potential personal injury hazard.
The signal word (here: DANGER) indicates the level of hazard.
1.4.
References and symbols
The following references and symbols are used in these instructions:
Information
The term Information preceding the text indicates important notes and information.
Symbol for CLOSED (valve closed)
Symbol for OPEN (valve open)
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FQM 05.1 – FQM 12.1 / FQMEx 05.1 – FQMEx 12.1
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