Burkert Type 6144 - Manual (Page 6)

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07 ATEX 2048
English
Basic safety instructions
3. 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, whereby the operator is responsible for their
compliance, by the installation personnel too.
Danger of explosion!
• The flipper valve is part of a closed system. During operation, it
must not be dismantled.
Danger – high pressure!
There is a serious risk of injury when reaching into the system.
• Before loosening the lines and valves, turn off the pressure and
vent the lines.
• During the installation, make certain the direction of flow is
correct.
• Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations
for pressurised devices.
• After an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply,
ensure that the process is restarted in a defined or controlled
manner.
Risk of burn due to hot device surface!
• Do not touch the device with bare hands.
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure that:
• the system cannot be activated unintentionally.
• no unauthorised changes are performed on the system.
• only expert and instructed personnel with appropriate tools carry
out any work on the system.
• you operate the flipper valve only when it is in perfect condition
and in consideration with the operating instructions.
• Do not put any loads on the housing (e.g. by placing objects on
it or standing on it).
• Do not make any external modifications to the unit’s housing. Do
not paint the housing parts or screws.
• The general rules of technology apply to application planning
and operation of the flipper valve.