Richter GSO Series Strainers - Manual (Page 5)

Series GSO
Page 5
9540-061-en Revision 10
TM 8361 Edition 10/2011
2 Notes on safety
This operating manual contains fundamental
information which is to be observed during installation,
operation and maintenance.
It
must be read before installation and
commissioning!
Installation and operation are to be performed by
qualified staff.
For valves which are used in potentially explosive
areas, see Section 3.
The area of responsibility, authority and supervision of
the staff must be regulated by the customer.
General hazard symbol!
People may be put at risk.
Safety symbol! The ball valve and its
function may be put at risk if this safety
symbol is not observed.
It is imperative to observe warnings and signs
attached directly to the valve and they are to be kept
fully legible.
Non-observance of the notes on safety may result
in the loss of any and all claims for damages.
For example, non-observance may involve the
following hazards:
Failure of important functions of the valve/plant.
Risk to people from electric, mechanical and
chemical effects.
Risks to the environment through leaks of
hazardous substances.
2.1 Intended use
Richter strainers of the series GSO are pressure-
maintaining components in accordance with the
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) for the passage
of fluids and the filtering of particles of a defined grain
size. The valves are suitable for vapours, gases and
liquids of group 1 according to the PED and have a
corrosion-resistant plastic lining.
The strainer serves to remove solid or suspended
matter from the medium being conveyed. It protects
the downstream equipment from this filtered-out
material and thus from damage.
The operator must carefully examine in the event of
operating data other than those provided whether the
designs of the valve, accessories and materials are
suitable for the new application (consult the
manufacturer).
2.2 For the customer / operator
If a valve is used, the operator must ensure that
hot or cold valve parts are protected by the
customer against being touched
the valve has been properly installed in the pipe
system
the usual flow rates are not exceeded in
continuous operation.
This is not the manufacturer's responsibility.
Loads caused by earthquakes were not allowed for in
the design.
Fire protection to DIN EN ISO 10497 is not possible
(plastic lining and plastic components).
2.3 Improper operation
The operational safety of the valve supplied is only
guaranteed if it is used properly in accordance with
Section 2.1 of this operating manual.
The operation limits specified on the name
plate and in the pressure-temperature
diagram must under no circumstances be
exceeded.