EB 3018 EN 11-1Removal11 RemovalThe work described in this section is only tobe performed by personnel appropriatelyqualified to carry out such tasks.Crush hazard arising from moving parts.The regulator contains moving parts (actua-tor and plug stem), which can injure handsor fingers if inserted into the valve.Î Do not insert hands or finger into theyoke while the valve is in operation.Î Disconnect the supply voltage and pro-tect it against unintentional reconnectionbefore performing any work on the con-trol valve.Î Do not impede the movement of the actu-ator or plug stem by inserting objects in-to their path.Î Before unblocking the actuator and plugstem after they have become blocked(e.g. due to seizing up after remaining inthe same position for a long time), re-lease any stored energy in the actuator(e.g. spring compression). See associat-ed actuator documentation.Î Before starting any work on the regula-tor, depressurize plant sections as well asthe regulator.WARNING! WARNING!Risk of personal injury due to residualprocess medium in the regulator.While working on the regulator, residualprocess medium can escape and, dependingon its properties, may lead to personal in-jury, e.g. (chemical) burns.Î Wear protective clothing, safety glovesand eye protection.Risk of burn injuries due to hot or coldcomponents and pipeline.Regulator components and the pipeline maybecome very hot or cold. Risk of burn inju-ries.Î Allow components and pipelines to cooldown or warm up to the ambient tem-perature.Î Wear protective clothing and safetygloves.Before removing the valve, make sure the fol-lowing conditions are met:− The regulator is put out of operation (seethe 'Decommissioning' section).WARNING! WARNING!WARNING!