2 PREFACE
Revision status: 03/05/2022 3 Index number: D0-116
2.4 General safety instructions
The same regulations apply to all valves as to pipeline systems in which they are installed.
The national and international regulations with regard to accident prevention as well as
safety regulations must be observed by the operator.
When working on system
System must be switched off and secured against
unauthorized switch-on.
Pipeline must be pressureless to prevent uncontrolled
leakage of the medium.
Pipeline must have cooled down to approx. 20°C.
Medium must be completely removed from the valve
and pipeline.
Contaminated valve must be completely
decontaminated before work is performed.
Valves may only be installed, removed and maintained
by qualified personnel.
When operating the system and the valve
In applications with explosion hazard, hot surfaces of
the system and valve parts can be a potential source of
ignition. This danger must be taken into account by the
operator.
When working on the system
Any remaining liquid that may leak out during removal
must be collected and disposed of.
When operating the system and the valve
Only media may be used which do not damage the
valve and its seals (suitable material pairing).
Otherwise, this can lead to leakage and leaking of the
medium.
When using media with a very low or very high
temperature, burns can occur when touching the
system parts or the valve housing. In this case, these
may only be touched with suitable protective equipment.
This must be done under the responsibility of the
operator of the system.
Pressure surges in the system can cause severe
damage and must be avoided. This is the responsibility
of the operator of the system.