Samson 3730-4 - 1 Important Safety Instructions

EB 8384-4 EN 7
Important safety instructions
1 Important safety instructions
For your own safety, follow these instructions concerning the mounting, start-up, and opera-
tion of the device:
− The device is to be mounted, started up or operated only by trained and experienced
personnel familiar with the product. According to these mounting and operating instruc-
tions, trained personnel is referred to as individuals who are able to judge the work they
are assigned to and recognize possible dangers due to their specialized training, their
knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the applicable standards.
− Explosion-protected versions of this device are to be operated only by personnel who has
undergone special training or instructions or who is authorized to work on explosion-pro-
tected devices in hazardous areas.
− Any hazards that could be caused in the valve by the process medium, the signal pres-
sure or by moving parts are to be prevented by taking appropriate precautions.
− If inadmissible motions or forces are produced in the pneumatic actuator as a result of
the supply pressure level, it must be restricted using a suitable supply pressure reducing
station.
To avoid damage to any equipment, the following also applies:
− Do not operate the positioner with the back of the positioner/vent opening facing up-
wards.
The vent opening must not be sealed or restricted when the positioner is installed on site.
Vent opening
− Proper shipping and storage are assumed.
− Do not ground electric welding equipment near to the positioner.
The device with a CE marking fullls the requirements of the Directive 2014/30/EU and, de-
pending on the version, the requirements of the Directive 2014/34/EU. The EU declarations
of conformity are included on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Note