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Intended use
2 INTENDED USE
The diaphragm valve type 2933, 2934, 2935, 2973, 2974 and
2975 is designed to control the ow of media. The authorised
media are listed in chapter “Technical data”.
▶Use the device only as intended. Non-intended use of the
device may be dangerous to people, nearby equipment and
the environment.
▶Prerequisites for safe and trouble-free operation are correct
transportation, correct storage, installation, start-up, operation
and maintenance.
▶To use the device, observe the permitted data, operating con-
ditionsandapplicationconditions. Thesespecications can
befoundinthecontractdocuments,theoperatinginstructions
and on the Type label.
▶Use the device only in conjunction with third-party devices and
components recommended or approved by Bürkert.
▶Onlyuseequipmentthatisapprovedforthistypeofpotentially
explosivearea.Thesedevicesareidentiedbyaseparate“Ex”
typelabel.Beforeuse,notetheinformationontheseparateEx
type label and the Ex additional instructions or the separate Ex
operating Instructions.
▶Protectdevicefromenvironmentalinuences(e.g.radiation,
airhumidity,fumes).Ifyouhaveanyquestions,contactyour
Bürkert sales department.
3 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Thesesafetyinstructionsdonottakeintoaccountanyunforeseen
circumstances or events that occur during installation, operation
and maintenance. The operator is responsible for observing
the location-specic safety regulations, also with reference to
personnel.
Risk of injury due to high pressure and escaping medium.
▶Switchothepressurebeforeworkingonthedeviceorsystem.
Vent or empty the lines.
Electric shock due to installed electrical component.
▶Beforeworkingonthedeviceorsystem,switchothepower
supply. Secure against reactivation.
▶Observe any applicable accident prevention regulations and
safetyregulationsforelectricaldevices.
Danger of bursting in case of overpressure.
Ifthedevicebursts, themediummaycauseinjuries, burnsor
scalds.
▶Do not exceed the maximum medium pressure. Observe spec-
icationsonthetypelabel.
▶Observe allowable temperatures.
Danger of burns and risk of re.
Quicklyswitchingactuatorsorhotmediummaycausethesurface
ofthedevicetobecomehot.
▶Only touch the device when wearing protective gloves.
▶Keepthedeviceawayfromhighlyammablesubstancesand
media.
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Type 2933, 2934, 2935, 2973,
2974, 2975