Operating instructions
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2.3
Requirements for persons who work with the safety valve
Persons could be seriously injured or killed if the safety valve is used improperly. In order to avoid
accidents, all persons who work on the valve must meet the following minimum requirements:
They must be physically able to control the safety valve.
They are able to safely carry out the work with the safety valve within the scope of these operating
instructions.
They understand the operating principles of the safety valve works within the scope of their work and
can recognise and avoid the hazards associated with the work.
They have understood the operating instructions and are able to implement the information of the
operating instructions accordingly.
2.4
Personal protective equipment
Missing or unsuitable personal protective equipment increases the risk of damage to health and injuries to
people.
The following protective equipment is to be provided and worn during work:
Protective clothing,
Safety shoes.
Define and use additional protective equipment depending on the application and the media:
Safety gloves,
Eye protection,
Ear protection.
Wear the specified personal protective equipment for all work on the safety valve.
2.5
Additional equipment and spare parts
Additional equipment and spare parts not conforming to the manufacturer's requirements can negatively
affect the operational safety of the safety valve and cause accidents.
In order to ensure operational safety, use original parts or parts that conform to the
manufacturer's requirements. If in doubt, have these confirmed by the dealer or manufacturer.
2.6
Adhere to the technical thresholds
If the technical thresholds for the safety valve are not adhered to, the safety valve may sustain damage,
accidents may be caused and people may be seriously injured or killed.
Adhere to the thresholds. See chapter “4 Description of the safety valve".
2.7
Safety instructions
DANGER
Hazardous medium.
Escaping operating medium can lead to poisoning, burns and caustic burns!
Wear the prescribed protective equipment.
Provide suitable collecting containers.
Stand to the side of or behind the valve during lifting.
The outlet must be free.
Flammable media and dusts.
Risk of sustaining burns!
Avoid potential sources of ignition in the immediate vicinity of the safety valve.
Attach warning signs.
Risk of injury due to pressure.
Injury due to the valve being flung away!
Depressurise and empty all supply lines before dismounting the valve.
Make sure that the system is depressurised.
Secure against being pressurised again.
Do not bend over the valve when dismounting.
