BIFFI IMVS2000v2 - Section 2: General Safety Instructions; Manufacturer; Intended Use

September 2019
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAN720_IMVS2000v2_IOM Rev. 6
MAN720_IMVS2000v2_IOM Rev. 6
General Safety Instructions
Section 2: General Safety Instructions
2.1 Manufacturer
The manufacturer with respect to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is Bif Italia, as specied
on the machinery label.
2.2 Intended Use
The IMVS2000v2 electro-mechanical device covered in this Instruction and Operating
Manual is designed to provide the Partial Stroke Test, i.e., perform the valve/actuator test
and/or movement able to verify and compare (diagnostic capability) signature values with
ongoing test, in particular, the continuously position verication (via encoder) and pressure
verication in actuator cylinder (these two functions are always active). IMVS2000v2 can
be used in a wide range of applications (heavy industrial, chemical, petrochemical plants,
waterworks, water pipelines, waste paper plants and power plants, etc). IMVS2000v2
devices are produced by Bif Italia and identied by a label with a product designation
code. Bif 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 specic working conditions, additional precautions may be
requested. Considering that Bif 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 Bif 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.
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 outlines in this IOM will be strictly reserved to
qualified BIFFI ITALIA personnel or to personnel directly authorised by the Company itself.
WARNING
The flameproof joints are not intended to be repaired but where necessary the original
manufacturer shall be contacted for guidance and information on the dimensions of the
flameproof joints.
WARNING
The user shall be aware that all external fasteners on which the flameproof enclosure
depends are stainless steel socket head cap screws class A4 -grade 70.
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Section 2: General Safety Instructions