Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance
Manual
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3.0 General Information
4.0 Health & Safety
This manual is produced to enable a competent user to install,
operate and maintain the Rotork Fluid Systems GP Actuator
Single- and Double-acting (GP/S and GP/D).
The mechanical installation must be carried out as outlined
in this manual and in accordance with any relevant national
standard codes of practice.
Maintenance and operation must be carried out in
accordance with the National Legislation and Statutory
Provisions relating to the safe use of this equipment,
applicable to the site of installation.
Any inspection or repair in a Hazardous Area must not be
undertaken unless it conforms to National Legislation and
Statutory Provisions relating to the specific Hazardous Area.
Only Rotork approved replacement parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should any modification or alteration
be carried out on the equipment, as this could invalidate the
conditions under which its certification was granted.
Only trained and experienced operators can install,
maintain and repair Rotork Actuators. Work undertaken
must be carried out in accordance with instructions in
this manual. The user and those persons working on this
equipment must be familiar with their responsibilities under
any statutory provisions relating to the Health and Safety of
their workplace.
Operators must always wear appropriate Personal Protection
Devices (PPDs) in line with the existing plant regulations.
Appropriate Usage
Rotork Fluid Systems GP range actuators have been
specifically developed to motorize 1/4" turn valves, such as ball
valves, butterfly valves or plug valves installed on pipelines for
oil & gas transport and distribution.
Improper use can damage the equipment or cause
dangerous situations for health and safety. Rotork
Fluid Systems declines any responsibility for damage
to people and/or objects resulting from the use of
the equipment for applications different from those
described in the present manual.
Before installing the equipment, verify it is suitable for the
intended application. If unsure consult Rotork Fluid Systems.
4.1 Residual Risks
Residual risks resulting from equipment risk evaluation
performed by Rotork Fluid Systems.
4.2 Thermal Risks
Risk
Hot/Cold surface during normal
operation (RES_01).
Preventive measures Operators should wear protective gloves.
4.3 Noise
Risk
Noise >85 dB during operation (RES_05).
Preventive measures Operators should wear ear protections.
Operators should not stand near the
equipment during operation.
4.4 Health Risks
Risk
Pressurized fluid ejection during
normal operation (RES_02).
Preventive measures All fittings must be properly sealed.
All fixing clamps must be correctly
tightened and sealed.
Risk
Risk of intoxication (according to the
type of medium utilized) (RES_06).
Preventive measures Operators must use P.P.Ds and any
other equipment (breathing apparatus)
based on the type of supply medium.
4.5 Mechanical Risks
Risk
Uncontrolled movement (remote
operation) (RES_03). (This risk is
applicable only for actuators provided
with control panel).
Preventive measures Assure that the actuator can not be
operated remotely. Prior to starting,
remove pneumatic supply, vent all
pressure vessels, and remove
electrical power.
Risk
Presence of moving parts (centre body,
valve adapter) (RES_04)
Preventive measures Do not perform start-up or test the
actuator if the cylinder tube is removed.
Risk
Loss of stability with possible parts
projection (RES_08).
Preventive measures Do not disassemble the actuator
in case of malfunctioning. Follow
instructions in the present manual and
contact Rotork Fluid Systems.
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