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Operating instructions
2.4 Personal protective equipment
Missing or unsuitable personal protective equipment increases the risk of damage to health and injuries
to people.
 The following protective equipment is to be provided and worn during work:
 Protective clothing
 Safety shoes
 Define and use additional protective equipment depending on the application and the media:
 Safety gloves
 Eye protection
 Ear protection
 Wear the specified personal protective equipment for all work on the gate valve.
2.5 Additional equipment and spare parts
Additional equipment and spare parts not conforming to the manufacturer's requirements can
negatively affect the operational safety of the gate valve and cause accidents.
 To ensure operational safety, use original parts or parts that conform to the manufacturer's
requirements. If in doubt, have these confirmed by the dealer or manufacturer.
2.6 Adhere to the technical thresholds
If the technical threshold values for the gate valve are not adhered to, the gate valve may sustain
damage, accidents may be caused and people may be seriously injured or killed.
 Adhere to the thresholds. See chapter "4. Description of the gate valve".
 This product is designed for ≤500 loading cycles at pressure differences from zero to PN and any
number of loading cycles at pressure differences not exceeding 0.1 x PN.
2.7 Safety instructions
DANGER
Hazardous medium.
Escaping operating medium can lead to poisoning, burns and caustic burns!
 Wear the prescribed protective equipment.
 Provide suitable collecting containers.
Slippage of the gate valve out of its suspension.
Danger to life from falling parts!
 Do not suspend gate valves by the handwheel.
 Note the weight specifications and the centre of gravity.
 Only use suitable and approved load handling equipment.
WARNING
Harmful and/or hot/cold conveyed media, lubricants and fuels
Hazardous for persons and the environment!
 Collect and dispose of rinsing medium and any residual media.
 Wear protective clothing and a protective mask.
 Observe legal regulations regarding the disposal of harmful media.
WARNING
Risk of injury if maintenance work is done incorrectly!
Incorrect maintenance can lead to serious injury and considerable material damage.
 Before the start of work, ensure there is sufficient room for doing the work.
 Ensure the space around the work is tidy and clean! Parts and tools in loose piles or lying around are
hazard sources.
 If parts have been removed, take care to assemble correctly and re-install all attachment items.
 Before putting back into service, ensure:
 All maintenance work has been carried out and completed.
 There are no persons in the hazard area.
 All covers and safety devices are installed and operating correctly.
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