EB 8384-3 EN 1-1
Safety instructions and measures
1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
TheSAMSONType3730-3Positionerismountedonpneumaticcontrolvalvesandusedto
assign the valve position to the control signal. The device is designed to operate under exact-
lydenedconditions(e.g.operatingpressure,temperature).Therefore,operatorsmusten-
sure that the positioner is only used in applications where the operating conditions corre-
spond to the technical data. In case operators intend to use the positioner in applications or
conditionsotherthanthosespecied,contactSAMSON.
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 Refertothetechnicaldataforlimitsandeldsofapplicationaswellaspossibleuses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
TheType3730-3Positionerisnot suitable for the following applications:
− Useoutsidethelimitsdenedduringsizingandbythetechnicaldata
Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
− Use of non-original spare parts
− Performing maintenance activities not described in these instructions
Qualications of operating personnel
The positioner must 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 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.
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