Samson 3730-1 - Safety Instructions and Measures

6 EB 8384-1 EN
Safety instructions and measures
1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
SAMSON'sType3730-1Positionerismountedonpneumaticcontrolvalvesandisusedto
assign the valve position to the control signal. The device is designed to operate under
exactlydenedconditions(e.g.operatingpressure,temperature).Therefore,operatorsmust
ensure that the positioner is only used in applications where the operating conditions
correspond to the technical data. In case operators intend to use the positioner in other
applicationsorconditionsthanspecied,contactSAMSON.
SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the de-
vice for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other external
factors.
Î Refertothetechnicaldataforlimitsandeldsofapplicationaswellaspossibleuses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
TheType3730-1Positionerisnot suitable for the following applications:
− Useoutsidethelimitsdenedduringsizingandbythetechnicaldata
Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
− Use of non-original spare parts
− PerformingmaintenanceactivitiesnotspeciedbySAMSON
Qualications of operating personnel
The positioner is to be mounted, started up or operated only by trained and experienced
personnel familiar with the product. According 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 expe-
rience as well as their knowledge of the applicable standards.
Explosion-protected versions of this device are to 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.