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General safety warnings
This machine is not intended for use by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacity, or by people devoid of experience or knowledge, except if they are supervised by,
or have been given instructions by, an intermediary for the person responsible for their
security.
Portable Valve Actuators are designed solely for use by professional operators trained
in how to use them and educated about the relevant safety measures.
To avoid all risk of injury associated with using a
modec
Portable Valve Actuator; take care to
always follow the user instructions. Make sure you work in a comfortable position that demands
minimal effort from your body, arms and wrists. Keep your wrists straight, without excessive,
repetitive or prolonged twisting or extension. Do not use force and don’t hold the tool tighter
than necessary – avoid long exposure to vibrations.
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The
modec
Portable Valve Actuator is a tool whose use is exclusively for manipulating
valve handwheels or rotating systems, such as those described in this document.
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modec
Portable Valve Actuators are not adapted for manipulating winches or lifts.
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The company
modec
declines all responsibility for damages caused by incorrect use and
any use other than the one intended.
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The company
modec
also declines all responsibility for damages resulting from the use of
accessories that are not the original.
Work zone safety
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Keep the work area clean and well-lit – minimum level lighting of 300 lux
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Aside from the operator, keep any other people at a safe distance within a radius that takes
ac- count of fixed points, straps, chains and any other torque retention system used.
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To protect the operator, we recommend that you do not use the PVAs if there is a risk of
lightning.
Safety of personnel during use and maintenance
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Stay vigilant – watch what you are doing and apply common sense when using the tool. Do
not use a tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines.
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Use the individual safety protection equipment (see the summary table, page 8).
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Do not rush ahead – maintain a suitable position and balance at all times.
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Wear suitable clothing – do not wear baggy clothes or jewelry. It is obligatory to tie back
hair and to wear close-fitting clothes (not floaty) to ensure all clothing parts are distanced
when moving.
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To avoid the motor starting at the wrong time, before picking up or while carrying the PVA,
remove or disconnect the battery.
Use and servicing
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Don’t use the tool if the switch systems for changing direction, accelerating, starting up or
stopping are not working properly. This could pose danger to the operator.
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Observe tool maintenance. Check there if no incorrect alignment or blockage of moving
parts or from broken parts or any other problem that could affect how the tool functions. If
there is any damage, take the necessary steps and precautions to return the tool and its
accessories to good working order.
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Have the tool serviced by a qualified repairer using only
modec
products when changing
parts.
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Only use valve accessories recommended and approved by
modec
. Think to consult the
accessory list provided and/or seek advice from
modec
for specific uses.
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Before starting up the motor, the operator must, without fail, check the follow points:
