June 2021
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAN712 Rev. 9
General Safety Instructions
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Section 2: General Safety Instructions
Section 2: General Safety Instructions
2.1
Manufacturer
Manufacturer with respect to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is Biffi Italia, as specified on
the machinery label.
2.2
Intended Use
The ELBS-20 electronic device covered in this Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual is designed to monitor the pipeline integrity. The ELBS-20 continuously measures
the pressure in the line, it can store the pipeline data (pressure trend) and in case of failure
it can send a command to the actuator to stroke the line valve to the fail-safe position.
Biffi Italia will not be liable for any possible damage or physical injury resulting from use
in other than the designated applications or by lack of care during installation, operation,
adjustment and maintenance of the machine. Such risks lie entirely with the user.
Depending on the specific working conditions, additional precautions may be requested.
Considering that Biffi Italia has no direct control over particular applications, operation or
maintenance conditions, it is the operator’s responsibility to comply with all applicable
safety rules. Please inform Biffi Italia urgently if you face unsafe situations not described
in this IOM. It is the sole responsibility of the operator to ensure that the local health and
safety regulations are adhered to.
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WARNING
It is assumed that the installation, setting, commissioning, maintenance and repair works
are carried out by qualified personnel and checked by responsible specialists.
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WARNING
Any repair work other than the operations outlines in this IOM will be strictly reserved to
qualified Biffi Italia personnel or to personnel directly authorised by the company itself.
ELBS-20 devices are designed in accordance with the applicable International Rules and
Specifications, but the following Regulations must be observed in any case:
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The general and safety regulations.
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The plant specific regulations and requirements.
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The proper use of personal and protective devices (glasses, clothing, gloves, etc.).
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The proper use of tools, lifting and transport equipment.
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WARNING
The electronic parts of the ELBS-20 and all the options can be damaged by a discharge
of static electricity. Before you start, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any
static electricity.