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Series 5A and Series 5B I.S. Valve Status Monitor
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
1. Safety Instructions - Definition of Terms
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potential situation which, if not
avoided, may result in an undesirable result or state, including property damage.
2. Hazard-Free Use
This device left the factory in proper condition to
be safely installed and operated in a hazard-free
manner. The notes and warnings in this document
must be observed by the user if this safe condition
is to be maintained and hazard-free operation of
the device assured.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage
to the device due to rough handling, impact, or
improper storage. Do not use abrasive compounds
to clean the device, or scrape surfaces with any
objects.
Configuration and setup procedures for this device
are described in this manual. Proper configuration
and setup are required for the safe operation of
this device.
The control system in which this device is installed
must have proper safeguards to prevent injury to
personnel, or damage to equipment, should failure
of system components occur.
3. Qualified Personnel
A qualified person in terms of this document is one
who is familiar with the installation, commissioning
and operation of the device and who has appropriate
qualifications, such as:
• Is trained in the operation and maintenance of
electric equipment and systems in accordance
with established safety practices.
• Is trained or authorized to energize,
de-energize, ground, tag and lock electrical
circuits and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.
• Is trained in the proper use and care of personal
protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with
established safety practices.
• Is trained in first aid.
• In cases where the device is installed in a
potentially explosive (hazardous) location - is
trained in the operation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance of equipment in
hazardous locations.
The VSM must only be installed, commissioned,
operated and repaired by qualified personnel.
All installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance must be performed under strict
observation of all applicable codes, standards and
safety regulations.
Reference is specifically made here to observe
all applicable safety regulations for electrical
equipment installed in potentially explosive
(hazardous) locations.
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