EB 8026 EN 5
Safety instructions and measures
1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
The SAMSON Type3244 Three-way Valve in combination with an actuator, e.g. Type3271
or Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator, is designed as a mixing or diverting valve for use in pro-
cess engineering and industrial applications. The valve with its actuator is designed to oper-
ate under exactly dened conditions (e.g. operating pressure, process medium, temperature).
Therefore, operators must ensure that the control valve is only used in applications that meet
the specications used for sizing the valve at the ordering stage. In case operators intend to
use the control valve in other applications or conditions than specied, SAMSON must be
contacted.
SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the
valve for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other external
factors.
Î Refer to the technical data and nameplate for limits and elds of application as well as
possible uses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The control valve is not suitable for the following applications:
− Use outside the limits dened during sizing and in the technical data
− Use outside the limits dened by the valve accessories mounted on the control valve
Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
− Use of non-original spare parts
− Performing service and repair work not described in these instructions
Qualications of operating personnel
The control valve must be mounted, started up, serviced, and repaired by fully trained and
qualied personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices are to be observed. Ac-
cording to these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnel refers to individuals
who are able to judge the work they are assigned to and recognize possible hazards due to
their specialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the
applicable standards.