1.7 WARRANTY PROVISION
The warranty provisions are included in the manufacturer's general terms and conditions of business. See
chapter VI. Warranty Claims.
1.8 CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Please do not hesitate to provide us with information and experiences gained through use; we welcome any
valuable input that will help to improve our products.
2.
SAFETY
This section provides an overview of all the important safety aspects to ensure the protection of your staff
and the safe and trouble-free operation of the equipment. Further safety information relating to specific tasks
can be found in the sections on the individual life cycle phases.
2.1 INTENDED USE
The VPLDSM and VSLDSM shut-off valve is only usable for the defined standard gases and pressures
observing the given temperature range. The nominal flow is 20 m3/h.
Intended use also includes compliance with all the information in these instructions and compliance with
reparation, maintenance working, type label and data sheets.
Any use other than, or above and beyond, the intended use constitutes improper use.
WARNING!
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Danger from improper use!
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Improper use of the system can lead to dangerous situations.
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Never use the shut-off valve with liquid fluids.
2.1.1 STRUCTURAL CHANGES AT THE SHUT-OFF VALVE
Without written approval of supplier no extensions, additions or alternations are allowed on the shut-off valve.
Components which are not in perfect condition have to be changed immediately.
Cleaning of shut-off valve and disposal of residues
Used components which are ready for reparation has to be purged with an inert gas before.
Noise Generation
In some cases when specific influence quantities collaborate together, e.g. flow and pressure range can
cause noise generation or the gas itself. If this happens please contact supplier.
2.2 FUNDAMENTAL RISKS
The following section addresses the residual risks that may arise, even if the system is used properly.
Observance of the safety information included below and in other sections of these instructions is mandatory
in order to reduce the risk of injury and property damage and to avoid dangerous situations.
DANGER!
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Gases can be life threatening!
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Gases can supersede the oxygen in air. This can result in death by asphyxiation. Oxygen produces a
strongly oxidizing effect.
THEREFORE:
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Sufficient ventilation is absolutely essential.
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Installation only through certified company.
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Observe ATEX directive
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