Burkert Type 8640 - Manual (Page 8)

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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 – the operator is responsible for observing these regulations, also with reference to the
installation personnel.
Danger – high pressure!
• Before dismounting pneumatic lines and valves, turn off the pressure and vent the lines.
Risk of electric shock!
• Before reaching into the device or the equipment, switch off the power supply and secure to prevent
reactivation!
• Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations for electrical equipment!
Risk of burns/risk of fire if used continuously through hot device surface!
• Keep the device away from highly flammable substances and media and do not touch with bare hands.
General Hazardous Situations.
To prevent injuries:
• Do not supply the medium connectors of the system with aggressive or flammable media.
• Do not physically stress the body (e.g. by placing objects on it or standing on it).
• Note that pipes and valves must not become detached in systems which are under pressure.
• Before any work is done on the system, always switch off the power supply.
• Design the pressure supply with the largest possible volume to prevent a pressure drop when the system is
switched on.
• Ensure that the system cannot be activated unintentionally.
• Installation and maintenance work may be carried out only by authorized technicians 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 must be observed for application planning and operation of the device.
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