
5
Basic safety instructions
WARNING!
Risk of injury when opening the actuator!
The actuator contains a tensioned spring. If the actuator is
opened, there is a risk of injury from the spring jumping out!
▶The actuator must not be opened.
Risk of injury from moving parts in the device!
▶Do not reach into openings.
Danger due to loud noises.
▶Depending on the operating conditions, the device may generate
loud noises. More detailed information on the likelihood of loud
noises is available from the relevant sales oce.
▶Wear hearing protection when in the vicinity of the device.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns!
The surface of the device may become hot during long-term
operation.
▶Do not touch the device with bare hands.
Leaking medium when the packing gland is worn.
▶Regularly check relief bore for leaking medium.
▶If the media is hazardous, protect the area surrounding the dis-
charge point against dangers.
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure:
▶That the system cannot be activated unintentionally.
▶Installation and repair work may be carried out by authorized
technicians only and with the appropriate tools.
▶After an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic
supply, ensure that the process is restarted in a dened or
controlled manner.
▶The device may be operated only when in perfect condition
and in consideration of the operating instructions.
▶Observe the safety regulations specic to the plant for appli-
cation planning and operation of the device.Der Anlagenbe-
treiber ist für den sicheren Betrieb und Umgang mit der Anlage
verantwortlich.
▶The general rules of technology apply to application planning
and operation of the device.
To prevent damage to property of the device, ensure:
▶Supply the media connections only with those media which are
specied as ow media in the chapter entitled „5 Technical Data“.
▶Do not put any loads on the valve (e.g. by placing objects on
it or standing on it).
▶Do not make any external modications to the valves. Do not
paint the body parts or screws.
▶Do not transport, install or remove heavy devices without the aid
of a second person and using suitable auxiliary equipment.
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