Samson 3372 - Safety Warnings and Responsibilities

1-2 EB 8313-3 EN
Safety instructions and measures
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 wearing the following personal protective equipment when handling the
Type3372 Electropneumatic Actuator:
− Safety gloves and safety footwear (ESD footwear, if necessary) when mounting or remov-
ing the actuator
− Eye protection and hearing protection while the actuator is operating.
Î Check with the plant operator for details on further protective equipment.
Revisions and other modications
Revisions, conversions or other modications 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.
Furthermore, the product may no longer meet the requirements for its intended use.
Safety features
The Type3372 Electropneumatic Actuator does not have any special safety equipment.
Warning against residual hazards
To avoid personal injury or property damage, plant operators and operating personnel must
prevent hazards that could be caused in the actuator by the signal pressure, stored spring
energy or moving parts by taking appropriate precautions. They must observe all hazard
statements, warning and caution notes in these mounting and operating instructions.
Hazards resulting from the special working conditions at the installation site of the actuator
must be identied in a risk assessment and prevented through the corresponding safety in-
structions drawn up by the operator.
Responsibilities of the operator
The operator is responsible for proper operation and compliance with the safety regulations.
Operators are obliged to provide these mounting and operating instructions as well as the
referenced documents to the operating personnel and to instruct them in proper operation.
Furthermore, the operator must ensure that operating personnel or third persons are not
exposed to any danger.