General safety instructions
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General safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages caused
by disregarding any of the documentation.
2.1
Intended use
•
Use the
fi
tting exclusively to control pneumatic drives.
•
Do not use the
fi
tting outdoors.
•
Use the
fi
tting only for the following media:
–
Compressed air (oiled or dry)
–
Nitrogen
–
Instrument air
2.2
General safety instructions
Read and observe the following regulations before carrying
out any work.
2.2.1
Obligations of the operating company
Safety-conscious working
•
Only operate the
fi
tting if it is in perfect technical condition
and only use it as intended, remaining aware of safety and
risks, and adhering to the instructions in this manual.
•
Ensure that the following safety aspects are observed and
monitored:
–
Intended use
–
Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention reg-
ulations
–
Safety regulations governing the handling of haz-
ardous substances
–
Applicable standards and guidelines in the country
where the pump is operated
•
Make personal protective equipment available.
Qualified personnel
•
Ensure all personnel tasked with work on the
fi
tting have
read and understood this manual and all other applicable
documents, especially the safety, maintenance and repair
information, before they start any work.
•
Organize responsibilities, areas of competence and the
supervision of personnel.
•
The following work should be carried out by specialist tech-
nicians only:
–
Installation, repair and maintenance work
–
Work on the electrical system
•
Make sure that personnel to be trained only work on the
fi
tting under the supervision of specialist technicians.
2.2.2
Obligations of personnel
•
Observe the instructions on the
fi
tting and keep them leg-
ible, e.g. name plate and identi
fi
cation marking for
fl
uid
connections.
•
Only carry out work on the
fi
tting if the following require-
ments are met:
–
System is empty
–
System has been
fl
ushed
–
System is depressurized
–
System has cooled down
–
System is secured against being switched back on
again
•
Do not make any modi
fi
cations to the device.
2.3
Specific hazards
2.3.1
Hazardous media
•
When handling hazardous media (e.g. hot,
fl
ammable,
explosive, toxic, hazardous to health or the environment),
observe the safety regulations for the handling of haz-
ardous substances.
•
If the
fi
tting is operated continuously:
–
Protect the hot surface of the housing from contact with
highly
fl
ammable media.
–
Avoid skin contact with the hot surface of the housing.
•
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the
fi
tting.
•
Collect leaking pumped liquid and residues in a safe man-
ner and dispose of in accordance with environmental reg-
ulations.
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