Burkert Type 6144 - Manual (Page 2)

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3. INTENDED PURPOSE
WARNING!
Use of the Flipper Valve Type 6144 for other than its
intended purpose may create hazards for persons,
nearby equipment and the environment.
• The device may not be used in outdoor locations.
• Always observe the conditions for operations and use
and the permissible data specified on the type plate
and in the operating instructions.
• Safe and correct operation is only possible with proper
transport, storage and installation, and careful operation
and maintenance.
• Use the flipper value only for its intended purpose.
3.1. Foreseeable misuse
• The flipper valve may be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres only after approval has been granted.
• Do not make any external modifications to the device
housings.
3.2. Restrictions
Devices which are designed for use in zone 2/22:
The user must ensure that this unit complies with the
degree of protection IP54 in accordance with EN 60529.
For example, by installing it in a suitable housing.
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4. GENERAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Danger of injury from high pressure.
• Before detaching lines and valves, cut off pressure and
vent!
Danger of burns/fire in continuous operation!
In continuous operation the device may become very hot.
• Any device that has been in operation for some time
should only be touched with protective gloves.
• Keep easily flammable materials and operating fluids
away from the device.
Installation and maintenance work may create
hazardous situations.
• Such work may only be performed by persons with the
appropriate technical knowledge and using suitable
tools!
• After an interruption of the electricity or the compressed
air supply, ensure that the process is started up again in
a defined or controlled manner!
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WARNING!
Danger from unintentional activation of the system!
Unintentional start-up of the system may lead to injuries
and property damage.
• Use suitable means to prevent the system from being
activated unintentionally.
CAUTION!
Resource planning and operation of the device are
subject to general engineering rules!
Failure on your part to observe the rules may result in
injuries and/or damage to the device, and possibly also to
its surroundings.
• Comply with general engineering rules!
4.1. Designs with explosion
protection
DANGER!
Explosion hazard!
Improper use in a potentially explosive atmosphere repre-
sents an explosion hazard.
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5. GENERAL INFORMATION
5.1. Contact address
Germany
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
Sales Center
Chr.-Bürkert-Str. 13-17
D-74653 Ingelfingen
Tel. : 07940 - 10 91 111
Fax: 07940 - 10 91 448
E-mail: [email protected]
International
For contact addresses, please see the last pages of these
operating instructions.
Also on the Internet at:
www.burkert.com
5.2. Warranty
The warranty is only valid if the device is used as authorized
in accordance with the specified application conditions.
5.3. Information on the Internet
Operating instructions and data sheets for Type 6144 are
available on the Internet at:
www.burkert.com
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