
1. Safety instructions
1.1. Prerequisites for safe handling of the product
Standards/directives The end user or the contractor must ensure that all legal requirements, directives,
guidelines, national regulations and recommendations with respect to assembly,
electrical connection, commissioning and operation are met at the place of installation.
Safetyinstructions/warn-
ings All personnel working with this device must be familiar with the safety and warning
instructions in this manual and observe the instructions given. Safety instructions
and warning signs on the device must be observed to avoid personal injury or property
damage.
Qualification of staff Assembly, electrical connection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance must
be carried out exclusively by suitably qualified personnel having been authorized by
the end user or contractor of the plant only.
Prior to working on this product, the staff must have thoroughly read and understood
these instructions and, furthermore, know and observe officially recognized rules
regarding occupational health and safety.
Work performed in hazardous locations is subject to special regulations which have
to be observed.The end user or contractor of the plant are responsible for respect
and control of these regulations, standards, and laws.
Commissioning Prior to commissioning, imperatively check that all settings meet the requirements
of the application. Incorrect settings might present a danger to the application, e.g.
cause damage to the valve or the installation.The manufacturer will not be held
liable for any consequential damage. Such risk lies entirely with the user.
Operation Prerequisites for safe and smooth operation:
●Correct transport, proper storage, mounting and installation, as well as careful
commissioning.
●Only operate the device if it is in perfect condition while observing these instruc-
tions.
●Immediately report any faults and damage and allow for corrective measures.
●Observe recognized rules for occupational health and safety.
●Observe the national regulations.
●During operation, the housing warms up and surface temperatures > 140 °F
(60 °C ) may occur.To prevent possible burns, we recommend checking the
surface temperature using an appropriate thermometer and protective gloves,
prior to working on the device.
Protective measures The end user or the contractor is responsible for implementing required protective
measures on site, such as enclosures, barriers, or personal protective equipment
for the staff.
Maintenance To ensure safe device operation, the maintenance instructions included in this manual
must be observed.
Any device modification requires prior written consent of the manufacturer.
1.2. Range of application
AUMA SAEx 25.1 –SAEx 30.1/SAREx 25.1 –SAREx 30.1 multi-turn actuators are
designed for the operation of industrial valves, e.g.globe valves, gate valves, butterfly
valves, and ball valves.
The devices described below are approved for use in hazardous locations in
compliance with the classification (class, division) as specified on the name tag.The
particular conditions of use are listed on the certificates supplied.
Other applications require explicit (written) confirmation by the manufacturer.
The following applications are not permitted, e.g.:
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SAEx 25.1 –SAEx 30.1 / SAREx 25.1 –SAREx 30.1
ACExC 01.2 Safety instructions