2.3
Requirements for people who work with the valve
People could be seriously injured or killed if the valve is used improperly. In order to avoid accidents, all
persons who work on the valve must meet the following minimum requirements.
They are physically capable of controlling the valve.
They can safely carry out the work with the valve within the scope of these operating instructions.
They understand the operating principles of the valve within the scope of their work and are able to
recognise and avoid the hazards of the work.
They have understood the operating instructions and are able to implement the information of the
operating instructions accordingly.
2.4
Personal protective equipment
Missing or unsuitable personal protective equipment increases the risk of damage to health and injuries to
people.
The following protective equipment is to be provided and worn during work:
Protective clothing
Safety shoes
Define and use additional protective equipment depending on the application and the media:
Safety gloves
Eye protection
Ear protection
Wear the specified personal protective equipment for all work on the valve.
2.5
Additional equipment and spare parts
Additional equipment and spare parts not conforming to the manufacturer's requirements can negatively
affect the operational safety of the valve and cause accidents.
To ensure operational safety, use original parts or parts that conform to the manufacturer's
requirements. If in doubt, have these confirmed by the dealer or manufacturer.
2.6
Adhere to the technical thresholds
If the technical thresholds for the valve are not adhered to, the valve may sustain damage, accidents may
be caused and people may be seriously injured or killed.
Adhere to the thresholds. See section "4. Description of the valve".
This product is designed for ≤500 loading cycles at pressure differences from zero to PN and any
number of loading cycles at pressure differences not exceeding 0.1 x PN.
2.7
Safety instructions
DANGER
Hazardous medium.
Escaping operating medium can lead to poisoning, burns and caustic burns!
Wear the prescribed protective equipment.
Provide suitable collecting containers.
Slipping of the valve out of the suspension.
Danger to life from falling parts!
Do not suspend the valve by the handwheel.
Note the weight specifications and the centre of gravity.
Only use suitable and approved load handling equipment.
WARNING
Harmful and/or hot/cold conveyed media, lubricants and fuels.
Hazardous for persons and the environment!
Collect and dispose of rinsing medium and any residual media.
Wear protective clothing and a protective mask.
Observe legal regulations regarding the disposal of harmful media.
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Operating instructions
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