Intended Use; Misuse; General Safety Provisions - Samson 342 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Translation of the original operating instructions
Ball valve type 342
2.3.

Intended use

Type 342 ball valve is designed for installation in pipelines and is used to control media.
Only expose the devices to media to which the housing and seals are resistant.
The intended use also includes compliance with the installation and maintenance conditions prescribed by the
manufacturer as well as the general rules of technology.
Any further use shall be deemed not to be in accordance with its intended purpose. The manufacturer is not
liable for any resulting damages; the risk for this is borne by the user.
Warning
The relevant and generally accepted safety rules apply when planning the operation, as well as operating the
device. Appropriate measures must be taken to prevent unintentional actuation or undue impairment. Please
note that planners, plant builders or operators are generally responsible for the positioning and installation of
the ball valves.
2.4.

Misuse

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Do not supply the system with flammable or aggressive medias.
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Do not apply mechanical loads on the housing (e.g. positioning of objects on the device, using it as a
step).
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Do not carry out any external modifications on the housings of devices. Do not paint any parts of the
housing.
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Use the device only with components or spare parts, which are approved from SED Flow Control
GmbH.
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The standard version of the Seat valve must not be used in potentially explosive areas. For this
purpose please use the suitable version and use it only in approved regions!
2.5.

General safety provisions

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The operating instructions by the manufacturer are binding for installation, programming,
maintenance and transport.
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It is the operator's responsibility to complement the safety provisions by special instructions specific
for local operating conditions, if required.
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The operating instructions and all safety-relevant rules and regulations must be kept in a safe place.
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The operating instructions and safety information must be available in full and in easily legible
condition.
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