Section: 1 Before You Start
This section explains:
• Base safety procedures.
• Where to nd detailed information relating safety.
• Storage guidelines.
Installation, adjustment, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly and maintenance
of the pneumatic actuator must be performed by qualied personnel.
NOTICE
Failure to follow the above guidelines will void warranty.
WARNING
Actuator must be isolated both pneumatically and electrically before any (dis)assembly
starts. Before mounting or (dis)assembly, the actuator consult the relevant sections of this
manual.
1.1 Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Reference Documents
Before you start, read the following documents:
• All chapters in this manual.
• Safety Guide (Document No. DOC.SG.EF.EN).
For Safety Instrumented Systems application, read the following document:
• SIL Safety Manual EL-O-Matic F-Series (Document No. DOC.SILM.EF.EN).
NOTICE
Failure to read the Safety Guide will void the warranty.
Not following the instructions of the Safety Guide can lead to failure of the product and
harm to personnel or equipment.
1.2 Warehouse Storage
• All actuators should be stored in a clean, dry warehouse, free from excessive vibra-
tion and rapid temperature changes.
• All actuators should not be stored directly to the oor surface - it must be placed in
racks/shelves or use a pallet.