Original instruction notice
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NOT-MC89-EN-2020-v1
1. 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. Don’t use force and don’t
hold the tool tighter than necessary – avoid long exposure to vibrations.
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.
modec
Portable Valve Actuators are not adapted for manipulating winches or lifts.
The company
modec
declines all responsibility for damages caused by incorrect use and any use other than the one
intended.
The company
modec
also declines all responsibility for damages resulting from the use of accessories that are not the
original.
Work zone safety
Keep the work area clean and well-lit – minimum level lighting of 300 lux
Aside from the operator, keep any other people at a safe distance within a radius that takes account of fixed points,
straps, chains and any other torque retention system used.
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
Stay vigilant – watch what you are doing and apply common sense when using the tool. Don’t use a tool if you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines
.
Use the individual safety protection equipment (see the summary table, page 7).
Don’t rush ahead – maintain a suitable position and balance at all times.
Wear suitable clothing – don’t 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.
To avoid the motor starting at the wrong time, before picking up or while carrying the PVA, remove or disconnect the
battery and/or unplug the wire from the main.
Use and servicing
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.
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.
Have the tool serviced by a qualified repairer using only
modec
products when changing parts.
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.
Before starting up the motor, the operator must, without fail, check the follow points:
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Accessories mounted or activated by the actuator are in good condition and correctly attached.
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The most suitable torque retention system is being used and it assures the safety of the operator.
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The system that fixes to the valve or the handwheel is adapted to the valve or handwheel being actuated.
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Both the actuator and the operator are in a stable position. The operator is placed in opposition to any possible
movements the actuator may make while coming to a stop.
Stop the actuator immediately if it starts to behave differently (a change of noise, increased vibrations). Replace all
damaged parts of the actuator and accessories. Damaged parts can burst and cause serious harm, even a potential
fatality.
Before placing a handwheel on, or removing it from, the actuator, wait until the actuator has come to a complete stop.
Only activate the command to inverse the direction left/right when the actuator is fully stopped, otherwise the operator
may find they are working in a poorly adapted position.
Always hold down the rotation direction switch until it stops.
In certain circumstances, the tool may keep rotating for several seconds after releasing the switch. Never put your hands
close to the tool or any moving parts.
Keep the ventilation slits on the actuator and the batteries free and clean to ensure adequate cooling.
