Australian Pipeline Valve - Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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LINED BUTTERFLY VALVES - MODEL 2014 & 2016 SERIES
S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N
The following general safety notices supplement the specific warnings and cautions appearing elsewhere
in this manual. They are recommended precautions that must be understood and applied during operation
and maintenance of the equipment covered herein.
APV refuses any liability for damage to people, property or plant as well as loss of production and loss of
income under any circumstances but especially if caused by: Incorrect installation or utilisation of the
valve or if the valve installed is not fit for intended purpose. It is the sole responsibility of the client to
ensure the valve type and materials are correctly specified.
To avoid injury, never attempt disassembly while there are pressures either
upstream or downstream. Even when replacing packing rings, caution is necessary
to avoid possible injury. Disassemble with caution in the event all pressures are not
relieved.
Note
To prevent valve distortion, inefficient operation, or early maintenance problems,
support piping on each side of the valve.
• A valve is a pressurised device containing energised fluids and should be handled
with appropriate care.
• Valve surface temperature may be dangerously too hot or too cold for skin contact.
• Upon disassembly, attention should be paid to the possibility of releasing
dangerous and or ignitable accumulated fluids.
• Adequate ventilation should be available for service
