Combustion Catalog | Fives North American

Fluid Control System Safety Guidelines

Sheet 9522-2

I. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. General precautions

Do not alter combustion supervisory equipment, guards, protective devices, etc., without written consent from Fives. Unauthorized change or use may create hazardous conditions and will result in cancellation of warranties and guarantees. If undue hazards exist, work should be delayed or proceed slowly until the cause of the problem is corrected. Work safely at all times. Use equipment as intended: This equipment MUST only be used for the purpose for which it was designed. Any unauthorized use or application must be avoided in order to prevent accidents. Always operate and maintain this equipment in accordance with the manufacturers' and plant operating instructions. At the first indication of any trouble or malfunction, investigate and shut down the equipment if necessary to determine the cause or for safety reasons. Do not operate until trouble has been corrected.

Follow instructions: It is very important that the fuel gas system be installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The following safety guidelines apply to the fluid control system at all times.

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Insurance Company should review procedures: The following instructions outline a suggested procedure. However, since the requirements of most factory insurance companies differ somewhat from one another, you, the purchaser, should have these instructions approved by your insurance company before you make them standard operating procedure. I nstallers, operators and maintenance personnel must be trained: It should be emphasized that PROPERLY TRAINED AND CONSCIENTIOUS PERSONNEL are essential to safe operation of this equipment. Do not install, operate, or maintain this equipment until all personnel in charge of these functions have read and are thoroughly acquainted with the corresponding instructions. If any person has doubts about the correct procedure which they should follow, they should immediately consult their supervisor. Untrained personnel should not be permitted to operate or work on any of this equipment. Maintenance work should not be undertaken unless all persons involved thoroughly understand the system. Supervisory and safety equipment must be maintained: Check to see that all safety guards, switches, and controls that are intended to prevent accidents are in position and operating before starting up equipment. See Manufacturers' and Plant Maintenance Instructions or details.)

B. Installtion precautions

WARNING It is imperative that all National, State, and Local Codes and Regulations pertaining to the installation of this equipment be adhered to. Installation should be done by qualified personnel. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or property damage. CAUTION Leak test this equipment with approved medium only. Leak test pressure must not exceed the specified system operating pressure. Incorrect medium or excessive pressure may damage the equipment or components.

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