Bray 52 Series - Manual (Page 3)

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BRAY Series 52 Valve Status Monitor
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potential situation which, if
not avoided, may result in an undesirable result or state, including property
damage.
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1.1 H
azarD
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free use
This device left the factory in proper condition to be safe-
ly installed and operated in a hazard-free manner. The
notes and warnings in this document must be observed
by the user if this safe condition is to be maintained and
hazard-free operation of the device assured.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage
to the valve status monitor due to rough handling,
impact, or improper storage. Do not use abrasive
compounds to clean the actuator, or scrape metal
surfaces with any objects.
The control systems in which the valve status monitor is
installed must have proper safeguards to prevent injury
to personnel, or damage to equipment, should failure of
system components occur.
1.2 Q
ualIfIeD
P
ersOnnel
A qualified person in terms of this document is one who
is familiar with the installation, commissioning and op-
eration of the device and who has appropriate qualifica-
tions, such as:
• Is trained in the operation and maintenance of electric
equipment and systems in accordance with estab-
lished safety practices
• Is trained or authorized to energize, de-energize,
ground, tag and lock electrical circuits and equipment
in accordance with established safety practices
• Is trained in the proper use and care of personal
protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with
established safety practices
• Is trained in first aid
• In cases where the device is installed in a potentially
explosive (hazardous) location – is trained in the
operation, commissioning, operation and maintenance
of equipment in hazardous locations
WARNING
The valve status monitor must only be installed,
commissioned, and operated by qualified personnel.
The device generates large mechanical force during
normal operation.
All installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance must be performed under strict
observation of all applicable codes, standards and
safety regulations.
Reference is specifically made here to observe all
applicable safety regulations for actuators installed in
potentially explosive (hazardous) locations.
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