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F02 Quarter-turn Electric Actuators
instruction and operating manual
1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Manufacturer
Manufacturer with respect to Machinery Directive 98/37 is Biffi Italia, as specified on the
machinery label.
1.2 Intended Use
The F02 electric actuators covered in this Instruction and Operating Manual are designed for
the operation of any kind of quarter-turn industrial valves (i.e., ball, butterfly, plug and control
valves) used in a wide range of applications ranging from heavy industrial, chemical,
petrochemical plants, waterworks, water pipelines, waste paper plants and power plants to
food, brewing and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc.
F02 actuators are produced by Biffi Italia and identified by a label with a product designation
code.
Biffi Italia will not be liable for any possible damage or physical injury resulting from use in
other than the designated applications or by lack of care during installation, operation,
adjustment and maintenance of the machine. Such risks lie entirely with the user. Depending
on the specific working conditions, additional precautions may be requested.
Considering that Biffi Italia has no direct control over particular applications, operation or
maintenance conditions, it is the operator’s responsibility to comply with all applicable safety
rules.
Please inform Biffi Italia urgently if you face unsafe situations not described in this IOM. It is
the sole responsibility of the operator to ensure that the local health and safety regulations
are adhered to.
The noise emitted by F02 electric actuators during normal operation is less than 40 dB (A)
with peak value equal to 85 dB (C). Standard references: ISO 11202 (1st edition, 1995-2-15).
Warning: It is assumed that the installation, setting, commissioning,
maintenance and repair works are carried out by qualified
personnel and checked by responsible Specialists.
Warning: Any repair work other than the operations outlined in this IOM
will be strictly reserved to qualified BIFFI ITALIA personnel or
to personnel directly authorised by the Company itself.
F02 electric actuators are designed in accordance with the applicable International Rules
and Specifications, but the following Regulations must be observed in any case:
• the general and safety regulations
• the plant specific regulations and requirements
• the proper use of personal and protective devices (glasses, clothing, gloves, etc)
• the proper use of tools, lifting and transport equipment.
Warning: The electronic parts of the F02 and all the options can be
damaged by a discharge of static electricity. Before you start,
touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
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