Misuse

Any improper use constitutes misuse. Safety shut-off devices may only be used for the specified gases and in the specified pressure range. Safety shut-off devices with electrical components without marking according to EU Directive 2014/34/EU may not be used in an explosion hazard zone.

Furthermore, the following operating conditions are regarded as misuse:

• Use for gases in their liquid phase
• Failure to carry out inspection and maintenance work
• Pressurisation in reverse (opposite to the flow direction)
• Operation with gases that are not specified on the label
• Operation outside the permissible technical limit values
• Failure to heed and comply with any applicable legal regulations and other provisions
• Non-observance of the user manual
• Failure to heed the information on the label and in the product data sheet

• The renewed pressurisation in triggered status