1-2 EB 8052 EN
Safety instructions and measures
their specialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the
applicable standards.
Welding operations are to be performed only by personnel who has the necessary qualica-
tion to perform the applied welding procedure and handle the materials used.
Explosion-protected versions of this device must be operated only by personnel who has un-
dergone special training or instructions or who is authorized to work on explosion-protected
devices in hazardous areas.
Personal protective equipment
We recommend checking the hazards posed by the process medium being used (e.g.
uGESTIS (CLP) hazardous substances database). Depending on the process medium and/
or the activity, the protective equipment required includes:
− Protective clothing, gloves, eye protection and respiratory protection in applications with
hot, cold and/or corrosive media
− Wear hearing protection when working near the valve
− Hard hat
− Safety harness, e.g. when working at height
− Safety footwear, if applicable ESD (electrostatic discharge) footwear
Î Check with the plant operator for details on further protective equipment.
Revisions and other modications
Revisions, conversions or other modications of the product are not authorized by SAMSON.
They are performed at the user's own risk and may lead to safety hazards, for example. Fur-
thermore, the product may no longer meet the requirements for its intended use.
Safety features
The fail-safe position of the control valve upon air supply or control signal failure depends on
the actuator used (see associated actuator documentation). When the valve is combined with
a SAMSON Type3271 or Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator, the valve moves to a certain fail-
safe position (see the 'Design and principle of operation' chapter) upon supply air or control
signal failure. The fail-safe action of the actuator is the same as its direction of action and is
specied on the nameplate of SAMSON actuators.