EB 8384-1 EN 9
Safety instructions and measures
Referenced documentation
The following documents apply in addition to these mounting and operating instructions:
− The mounting and operating instructions of the components on which the positioner is
mounted (valve, actuator, valve accessories, etc.).
1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury
DANGER
!
Risk of fatal injury due to the formation of an explosive atmosphere.
Incorrect installation, operation or maintenance of the positioner in potentially explosive
atmospheres may lead to ignition of the atmosphere and cause death.
Î Thefollowingregulationsapplytoinstallationinhazardousareas:EN60079-14
(VDE0165,Part1).
Î Installation, operation or maintenance of the positioner must only performed by per-
sonnel who has undergone special training or instructions or who is authorized to
work on explosion-protected devices in hazardous areas.
1.2 Notes on possible personal injury
WARNING
!
Risk of personal injury due to moving parts on the valve.
During initialization of the positioner and during operation, the actuator stem moves
throughitsentiretravelrange.Injurytohandsorngersispossibleiftheyareinserted
into the valve.
Î Duringinitializationandoperation,donotinserthandsorngersintothevalveyoke
and do not touch any moving valve parts.