The devices described below are approved for use in the potentially explosive
atmospheres of zones 1, 2, 21, and 22.
If temperatures >40 °C are to be expected at the valve mounting flange or the valve
stem (e.g. due to hot media), please consult AUMA. Temperatures > 40 °C are not
considered with regards to the non-electrical explosion protection.
Other applications require explicit (written) confirmation by the manufacturer.
The following applications are not permitted, e.g.:
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Industrial trucks according to EN ISO 3691
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Lifting appliances according to EN 14502
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Passenger lifts according to DIN 15306 and 15309
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Service lifts according to EN 81-1/A1
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Escalators
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Continuous duty
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Buried service
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Permanent 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
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 operation instructions are only valid for the "clockwise closing" standard
version, i.e. 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 could result 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 may result in minor or moderate injury. May also be used
with property damage.
Potentially hazardous situation. Failure to observe this warning may result in
property damage. Is not used for personal injury.
Arrangement and typographic structure of the warnings
Type of hazard and respective source!
Potential consequence(s) in case of non-observance (option)
→
Measures to avoid the danger
→
Further measure(s)
Safety alert symbol
warns of a potential personal injury hazard.
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SAExC 07.1 – SAExC 16.1/SARExC 07.1 – SARExC 16.1
Safety instructions
AMExB 01.1
