4 EB 2517 ENGeneral safety instructions1 General safety instructions− The regulator is to be mounted, started up or serviced by fully trained andqualified personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices are tobe observed. Make sure employees or third persons are not exposed to anydanger.− All safety instructions and warnings given in these mounting and operatinginstructions, particularly those concerning installation, start-up and mainte-nance, must be strictly observed.− According to these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnelrefers to individuals who are able to judge the work they are assigned toand recognize possible dangers due to their specialized training, theirknowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the applicablestandards.− The regulators comply with the requirements of the European Pressure Equip-ment Directive 2014/68/EU. Devices with a CE marking have a declarationof conformity, which includes information about the applied conformity as-sessment procedure.This declaration of conformity can be provided on re-quest.− To ensure appropriate use, only use the regulator in applications where theoperating pressure and temperatures do not exceed the specifications usedfor sizing the regulator at the ordering stage.− The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for damage caused byexternal forces or any other external factors.− Any hazards that could be caused in the regulator by the process medium,operating pressure or by moving parts are to be prevented by taking appro-priate precautions.− Proper transport, storage, installation, operation and maintenance are as-sumed.