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3 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions do not consider any contingencies or incidents which occur during installation, operation and maintenance.
The operator is responsible for observing the location-specic safety
regulations, also with reference to the personnel.
Danger of high pressure.
▶ Before loosening the lines and valves, turn o the pressure and
vent the lines.
Risk of electric shock.
▶ Before reaching into the device, switch o the power supply and
secure to prevent reactivation.
▶ Observe applicable accident prevention and safety regulations for
electrical equipment.
Risk of burns/Risk of re if used continuously through hot device
surface.
▶ Keep the device away from highly ammable substances and media
and do not touch with bare hands.
Risk of injury due to malfunction of valves with alternating
current (AC).
Sticking core causes coil to overheat, resulting in a malfunction.
▶ Monitor process to ensure function is in perfect working order.
Risk of short-circuit/escape of media through leaking screw
joints.
▶ Ensure seals are seated correctly.
▶ Carefully screw valve and connection lines together.
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injury, ensure that:
▶ The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and
in consideration of the operating instructions.
▶ Do not make any changes and do not subject the device to
mechanical loads.
▶ Secure system against unintentional activation.
▶ Installation, operation and maintenance may only be performed
by qualied specialists.
▶ nstall the device according to the regulations applicable in the
country.
▶ After an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply,
ensure that the process is restarted in a dened or controlled
manner.
▶ Observe the general rules of technology.
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