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2 S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s
2.1 Intended use
The Three way ball valve can be used as multiple way valve in the drinks and food industry, the
pharmaceuticals and chem. Industry and the bio-technology sector.
2.2 General notes
NOTICE - observe the operating instructions
To avoid danger and damage, the fitting must be used in accordance with the safety instructions
and technical data contained in the operating instructions.
NOTICE
All data are in line with the current state of development. Subject to change as a result of tech-
nical progress.
2.3 General safety instructions
WARNING
Risk of injury by outflowing medium
Dismantling the valve or valve assemblies from the plant can cause injuries.
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Medias flowing through the leakage drain outlet are to be drained off without splashing
into a discharge arrangement.
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Carry the disassembling only if when the plant has been rendered pressure-less and free
of liquid and gas.
WARNING
Risk of injury by moving parts
Do not grab into the valve when the actuator is pressurized. Limbs can be crushing or amputating.
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Remove the control air line before dismantling.
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Ensure that the actuator is unpressurized.
WARNING
Risk of injury by pre-stressed pressure spring.
The pneumatic-mechanical actuator is spring-loaded. When disassembling the actuator, compon-
ents that jump out may cause injuries.
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Multiturn actuator are maintenance-free and therefore do not need to be opened!
WARNING
ATEX - Guidelines
If the valve or the plant is operated in a potentially explosive atmosphere, the valid ATEX directive of
the EC and the installation instructions in this operating manual must be observed.
CAUTION
To avoid air leaking, only use pneumatic connection parts that have an O-ring seal facing the even
surface.
CAUTION
Before starting the system, the entire pipeline system must be thoroughly cleaned.
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