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2 Safety instruction
This chapter contains basic instructions for the safe handling of this valve.
Observe all instructions for transport, storage, installation, commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning
as well as disposal. In explosive arenas, the relevant standards, the specifications of the manufacturer and the
risk assessment must be observed
Failure to observe safety instructions may result in personal injury and / or property damage.
The safety instructions in this documentation are uniform and marked with an icon on the left side of the note. A
signal word above the text indicates the hazard level. The color of the hazard word additionally signals the haz-
ard level.
The warning notice also includes:
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Nature and origin of danger.
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Possible consequences of the danger!
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Measures to avoid the danger.
If more than one hazard level occurs, the safety notice for the highest level is used.
Nature and origin of danger.
Possible consequences of the danger!
Measures to avoid the danger.
Signal words for warnings
The signal word identifies the severity of the hazard that occurs if it is not avoided.
DANGER
means: Serious personal injury threatens immediately.
WARNING
means: Serious personal injury may be imminent.
CAUTION
means: Light / medium personal injury threatens immediately.
NOTICE
means: property damage threatens directly or possibly.
2.1 Used information and warning signs
The warning sign represents a source of danger. Warning signs are located
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At the device near the source of danger.
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In the operating instructions before the activity is described, which can be a hazard.
The following information and warning signs are used in this operating manual:
Safety Notice General
Wear safety gloves
Wear safety shoes
Observe and obey all local safety regulations, safety precautions and operating instructions. These apply in ad-
dition to or in addition to the safety instructions stated and shown in this manual. If contradictory identifications
occur, speak with the responsible authority. All PPE (personal protective equipment) must be provided by the
user of the valve.
