EB2111/2121/2123 EN 8-5
Malfunctions
Themalfunctionslistedinsection8.1 are
caused by mechanical faults and incorrect
regulatorsizing.Inthesimplestcase,the
functioning can be restored following the
recommended action. Special tools may be
required to rectify the fault.
Exceptional operating and installation condi-
tions may lead to changed situations that
may affect the control response and lead to
malfunctions. For troubleshooting, the condi-
tions, such as installation, process medium,
temperature and pressure conditions, must
be taken into account.
SAMSON's After-sales Service can support
you in drawing up an inspection and test
plan for your plant.
Tip
8.2 Emergency action
Plant operators are responsible for emergen-
cy action to be taken in the plant.
We recommend removing the regulator from
the pipeline before repairing it.
In the event of a regulator malfunction:
1. Closetheshut-offvalvesupstreamand
downstream of the regulator to stop the
processmediumfromowingthrough
the regulator.
2. Perform troubleshooting (see sec-
tion8.1).
3. Rectify those malfunctions that can be
remedied based on the instructions pro-
videdhere.ContactSAMSON'sAf-
ter-sales Service in all other cases.
Putting the regulator back into operation
after a malfunction
See the 'Start-up' section.