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BASIC SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions do not make allowance for any:
• Contingencies and events which may arise during the installation,
operation and maintenance of the devices.
• Local safety regulations; the operator is responsible for observing
these regulations, also with reference to the installation personnel.
WARNING!
Unintentional activation or non-permitted impairment may
cause general hazardous situations through to physical injury.
To prevent injury, ensure that:
▶ The system cannot be activated unintentionally.
▶ Installation and repair work may be carried out by authorized
technicians only and with the appropriate tools.
▶ After an interruption in the power supply or fluid supply, ensure
that the process is restarted in a defined or controlled manner.
▶ The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and
in consideration of the operating instructions.
▶ The general rules of technology apply to application planning
and operation of the device.
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DANGER!
Danger – high pressure!
▶ There is a serious risk of injury when reaching into the equipment.
▶ Turn off the pressure and release the pressure in the pipes
before loosening pipes and valves!
CAUTION!
The general rules of technology apply to application planning
and operation of the device!
▶ Failure to observe these rules may result in injuries and/or dam-
age to the device and possibly the area around it as well.
▶ Observe the general rules of technology!
NOTE!
The ball valves were developed with due consideration given to
the accepted safety rules and are state-of-the-art. Nevertheless,
dangerous situations may occur.
• Operate the ball valves only when they are in perfect condition
and in accordance with the operating instructions.
Failure to observe this operating manual and its operating instruc-
tions as well as unauthorized tampering with the device release us
from any liability and also invalidate the warranty covering the device
and accessories!
TKU 001