Bettis Q-Series
Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Actuators
Safety Guide
DOC.SG.BQ.1 Rev. 0
December 2018
Safety Guide
DOC.SG.BQ.1 Rev. 0
Table of Contents
December 2018
Table of Contents
1: Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������� 1
1.1 ANSI Safety Messages .................................................. 1
2: General Information ����������������������������������������������������� 1
2.1 General Application ..................................................... 1
2.2 Inspection and Maintenance Schedules ....................... 2
2.3 Parts Ordering ............................................................. 2
3: Bettis Q-Series Actuators ���������������������������������������������� 3
3.1 Installation .................................................................. 3
3.2 Operation .................................................................... 4
3.3 Maintenance ............................................................... 5
4: Actuator Accessories ���������������������������������������������������� 6
5: Instructions for Use in Explosive Areas �������������������������� 6
5.1 Intended Use ............................................................... 6
5.2 Safety Instructions ...................................................... 6
5.3 Maximum Temperatures ............................................. 7
Appendix A: EU Declaration of Conformity �������������������������� 8
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Bettis Q-Series
December 2018
DOC.SG.BQ.1 Rev. 0
1� Safety Instructions
Please read these safety warnings, cautions, and instructions carefully before using
the product.
These instructions cannot cover every installation and situation. Do not install,
operate, or maintain this product without being fully trained and qualied in valve,
actuator, and accessory installation, operation, and maintenance.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, it is important to carefully read,
understand, and follow all of the contents of the associated instruction manual, including
all safety cautions and warnings. If you have any questions concerning installation, or use
of this product, contact your Emerson sales ofce before proceeding.
1.1 ANSI 534.6 Safety Messages
WARNING -
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION -
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Note/Important
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
Safety Guide
2� General Information
Important
The content of this safety guide is only applicable to the base actuator. All safety instructions for
the control modules are included in the installation guides as shipped with each control module.
2.1 General Application
The Bettis™ Q Rack and Pinion actuators are intended for the automation and
operation of quarter-turn valves like Buttery-, Ball- and Plug valves.
Rack and Pinion actuators can also be used to operate venting louvers or any other
quarter-turn applications.
This product was intended for a specic range of service conditions: pressure,
ambient temperature, operating media, and possibly other specications. Do not
expose the product to service conditions or variables other than those for which the
product was intended.
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