EB 8393 EN
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Safety instructions and measures
1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
The Type 3755 Pneumatic Volume Booster is used together with positioners to increase the
positioning speed of pneumatic actuators with an effective area ≥ 1000 cm² or a travel
volume ≥ 6 l.
The device is designed to operate under exactly defined conditions (e.g. operating pressure,
temperature). Therefore, operators must ensure that the volume booster is only used in
applications that meet the specifications used for sizing the actuator at the ordering stage. In
case operators intend to use the volume booster in other applications or conditions than
specified, contact SAMSON.
SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the
device for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other
external factors.
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Refer to the technical data for limits and fields of application as well as possible uses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The Type 3755 Volume Booster is
not
suitable for the following applications:
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Use outside the limits defined during sizing and by the technical data
Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
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Use of non-original spare parts
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Performing maintenance activities not specified by SAMSON
Qualifications of operating personnel
The volume booster must be mounted, started up and serviced by fully trained and qualified
personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices are to be observed. According to
these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnel refers to individuals who are
able to judge the work they are assigned to and recognize possible hazards due to their
specialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the
applicable standards.
Personal protective equipment
We recommend wearing the following protective equipment depending on the process
medium:
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Wear hearing protection when working on the volume booster or near the valve.
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Check with the plant operator for details on further protective equipment.