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IOM D-040
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
1.
A.R.I. products always operate as components in a larger system. It is essential for the system designers,
installers, operators and maintenance personnel to comply with all the relevant safety standards.
2.
Installation, operation or maintenance of the product should be done only by qualified workers, technicians
and/or contractors using only good engineering practices, complying with and observing all conventional safety
instructions in order to minimize risk and/or danger and/or hazard to workers, the public or to property in the
vicinity in accordance with all relevant local standards.
3.
Extra safety considerations should be taken with hot and hazardous liquids or in hazardous environments'
applications to avoid bodily/physical harm and damage to public or private property.
4.
All individuals installing operating and/or handling the products including all workers should at all times adhere
with the occupational safety and health (OSH) instructions and wear safety helmets, goggles, gloves, and any
other personal safety equipment required by the local standards and regulations.
5.
Use only appropriate standard tools and equipment operated by qualified operators when installing, operating
and maintaining the product.
6.
Prior to installation, operation, maintenance or any other type of action carried out on the product, read
carefully the safety, installation and operation instructions of the product.
7.
Please note
:
o
Pressurized fluid and/or gas may be discharged from the product without prior warning. Make sure that
the product's outlet port is not directed toward electrical elements (pumps) or people.
o
The pressurized fluid and/or gas that can be discharged from the product may create high noise levels.
Take this into consideration when installing the product in areas sensitive to noise.
8.
Always open and close valves slowly and gradually.
9.
Please note that the maximum working pressure indicated at the product’s specifications table doesn't include
pressure changes caused by water hammer and pressure surge effects. Use the product only according to its
designated pressure rate specifications.
10.
Use the product only for its intended use as designed by A.R.I. Any misuse of the product may lead to undesired
damages and may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult with A.R.I. prior to any non regular use of this
product and make no change or modification to the product without a prior written consent to be provided by
A.R.I. at A.R.I.'s sole discretion.
11.
Please note that A.R.I. shall
NOT
assume any liability with respect to any damage losses and/or expenses caused
to any person and/or property whatsoever unless the product has been duly installed and thereafter maintained
in strict compliance with its designated maintenance Instructions and/or any other installation and operation
manuals provided by A.R.I. for the product and/or applicable ordinances and/or codes.
Handling
1.
Shipping and handling the product must be done in a safe and stable manner and in accordance with the relevant standards
and regulations.
2.
For lifting and positioning the product, use only approved lifting equipment operated by authorized employees
and contractors.
3.
Prior to the installation visually verify that the product was not damaged during shipment to the installation site.
