Basic safety instructions – Burkert Type 2300 User Manual
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Basic Safety Instructions
Typ 2300
4. BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions do not make allowance for any
• contingencies and events which may arise during the installation,
operation and maintenance of the devices.
• local safety regulations; the operator is responsible for observing
these regulations, also with reference to the installation personnel.
Danger – high pressure!
• Before loosening the lines and valves, turn off the pressure and
vent the lines.
Risk of electric shock!
• Before reaching into the device, switch off the power supply
and secure to prevent reactivation!
• Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations
for electrical equipment!
Risk of burns!
The surface of the device may become hot during long-term
operation.
• Do not touch the device with bare hands.
Risk of injury from moving parts in the device!
• Do not reach into openings.
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.
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure that:
• The system cannot be activated unintentionally.
• Installation and repair work may be carried out by authorised
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 defined or controlled
manner.
• The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and
in consideration of the operating instructions.
• The general rules of technology apply to application planning
and operation of the device.
• In the potentially explosion-risk area the angle-seat control valve
Type 2300 may be used only according to the specification on
the separate Ex type label. For use observe the additional infor-
mation enclosed with the device together with safety instruc-
tions for the explosion-risk area.
• Devices without a separate Ex type label may not be used in a
potentially explosive area.
To prevent damage to property of the device, ensure:
• Supply the media connections only with those media which are
specified as flow media in the chapter entitled “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 modifications to the valves. Do not paint
the body parts or screws.
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